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Dear Emma

Request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI
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Thank you for your enquiry which was received on 12 July 2022. This
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From: Emma Deakin <[3][FOI #877764 email]>

To: Freedom of Information <[4][email address]>

Date: 12/07/2022 11:45:12

Subject: Freedom of Information request - Contract Information - Provision
of Independent Advocacy Service

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Dear FOI Team,

I would be most grateful if you would provide me, under the Freedom of
Information Act, details in respect to the contract below.

Independent Advocacy Services across the Bradford District:

[5]https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov....

The details we require are:

? What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract?

? Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each contract and were successful
& not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages

? Actual spend on this contract (and any sub lots), from the start of the
contract to the current date

? Start date & duration of contract?

? Could you please provide a copy of the service/product specification
given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised?

? Is there an extension clause in the contract(s) and, if so, the duration
of the extension?

? Has a decision been made yet on whether the contract(s) are being either
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? Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this
contract?

Thank you for your help.

Yours sincerely

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Dear Emma

I refer to your request dated 12 July 2022 under the Freedom Of
Information Act asking to supply the following information:

Independent Advocacy Services across the Bradford District.  The details
we require are:

1. What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract?

2. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each contract and were
successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages

3. Actual spend on this contract (and any sub lots), from the start of the
contract to the current date

4. Start date & duration of contract?

5. Could you please provide a copy of the service/product specification
given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised?

6. Is there an extension clause in the contract(s) and, if so, the
duration of the extension?

7. Has a decision been made yet on whether the contract(s) are being
either extended or renewed?

8. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this
contract?

The Council’s response is set out below:

1. What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract?

Please refer to the paragraph “Performance Monitoring” on Page 29, in the
attached “Appendix 1 - Service Specification”
 

2. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each contract and were
successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages

Advocacy – Lot One

Organisation No Organisation Name Outcome
1 Advocacy Focus Unsuccessful
2 BAMHAG Unsuccessful
3 Voiceability Successful

Advocacy – Lot Two

Organisation No Organisation Name Outcome
1 Equality Together Successful
2 Voiceability Unsuccessful

3. Actual spend on this contract (and any sub lots), from the start of the
contract to the current date

Financial Gross Notes
Year Expenditure
£
2018-19 623,396
2019-20 627,905
2020-21 653,899
2021-22 648,620
2022-23 205,817 Expenditure
to 26/7/22
Total 2,759,637

4. Start date & duration of contract?

Contract start date: 01/04/2018, duration of 3 years. The contract has
subsequently been extended.

5. Could you please provide a copy of the service/product specification
given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised?

Please refer to the attached document: “Appendix 1 - Service
Specification”

6. Is there an extension clause in the contract(s) and, if so, the
duration of the extension?

The contract includes an extension clause which specifies an extension
period enabling a maximum of two further contract periods, each of up to
12 months, to be offered to the Provider(s) at the Council’s absolute
discretion.

7. Has a decision been made yet on whether the contract(s) are being
either extended or renewed?

Both Lots 1 and 2 have been extended to 31/03/2023

8. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this
contract?

The Commissioning Manager for Advocacy Services is Shezad Ahmed [1][email
address]

The Contract & Quality Manager for Advocacy Services is Jonathan Saynor
[2][email address]  

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, if you are not
satisfied with the reply to your request you can ask for a review. A
request for a review must be submitted within 40 working days by emailing
us at [3][Bradford City Council request email] or by writing to Corporate
Information Governance Team, City of Bradford Metropolitan District
Council, City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HY.

If you are still not satisfied with the outcome of the internal review you
have the right of appeal to the Information Commissioner who can be
contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water
Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Tel: 0303 123 1113     URL: [4]www.ico.org.uk.

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is registered with the
Information Commissioners Office (ICO) under the provisions of the Data
Protection Act 2018. The Council takes its responsibilities under the Act
very seriously.  To find out more on how we handle your information,
please click on the following link:
[5]https://www.bradford.gov.uk/privacy-notice

Yours sincerely

Jody Leach

Business Information Governance Officer

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From: FOI ACS <[email address]>
Sent: 12 July 2022 15:19
To: '[FOI #877764 email]' <[FOI #877764 email]>
Subject: FOI - 000006452 - Acknowledgement

Dear Emma

Request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI
Act)

Thank you for your enquiry which was received on 12 July 2022. This
matter is now receiving our attention and we aim to have a response out to
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Should you have any queries regarding your request, please feel free to
email us at [6][Bradford City Council request email] quoting the reference
no: FOI - 000006452

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is registered with the
Information Commissioners Office (ICO) under the provisions of the Data
Protection Act 2018. The Council takes its responsibilities under the Act
very seriously. To find out more on how we handle your information, please
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Yours sincerely

Jody Leach

Business Information Governance Officer

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From: Emma Deakin <[8][FOI #877764 email]>

To: Freedom of Information <[9][email address]>

Date: 12/07/2022 11:45:12

Subject: Freedom of Information request - Contract Information - Provision
of Independent Advocacy Service

CAUTION: This email has originated from outside Bradford Council.

Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and
know the content is safe.

Dear FOI Team,

I would be most grateful if you would provide me, under the Freedom of
Information Act, details in respect to the contract below.

Independent Advocacy Services across the Bradford District:

[10]https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov....

The details we require are:

? What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract?

? Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each contract and were successful
& not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages

? Actual spend on this contract (and any sub lots), from the start of the
contract to the current date

? Start date & duration of contract?

? Could you please provide a copy of the service/product specification
given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised?

? Is there an extension clause in the contract(s) and, if so, the duration
of the extension?

? Has a decision been made yet on whether the contract(s) are being either
extended or renewed?

? Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this
contract?

Thank you for your help.

Yours sincerely

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