Tender

GB-Telford & Wrekin: Statutory Advocacy

BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN

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Tender

18 Apr 2019 at 15:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is currently seeking tenders for the "Statutory Advocacy" project, which falls under the health and social work services category. This tender, initiated on 18th April 2019, is aimed at providing crucial advocacy support to individuals aged 16 and above who face significant difficulties in engaging with their care and support processes. The tender is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 17th May 2019. The estimated contract value is £1,000,000, and it will take effect from 1st October 2019 until 30th September 2022, with the services located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations that specialise in advocacy and support services. Successful bidders will contribute to empowering individuals to express their rights and choices while promoting social inclusion and justice. Interested businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their readiness to adapt to upcoming changes in legislation, specifically the transition from existing advocacy frameworks to the new Liberty Protection Safeguards. This tender not only highlights immediate contractual opportunities but also the potential for ongoing collaboration with the local authority to address evolving advocacy needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Telford & Wrekin: Statutory Advocacy

Notice Description

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a Provider to support the Council to fulfil its duty with regard to the provision of non-instructed advocacy. The service is for eligible people aged 16+ who have been judged to have substantial difficulty or lack the capacity to engage with processes relating to their care, health and support services, or in deprivation of liberty situations, and do not have an appropriate individual to represent them. The ultimate goal of the service is to encourage empowerment in order that Individuals rights are secured, help them to make choices, promote the individual's well-being and ensure that their wishes are taken fully into account. In so doing, the service will promote social inclusion, equality and social justice. The tender consolidates several Independent Advocacy requirements into a single contract to cover the following: *Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Relevant Individual's Representative (RPR); and *Care Act Independent Advocacy. The Liberty Protection Safeguards (2019) are replacing the Deprivation of Liberty safeguards and are expected to be implemented from Summer 2020. The Provider shall undertake service development and transition with the Local Authority to ensure they can meet the requirements of the LPS. NOTE: The associated volumes and budget may need to adjust in line with these requirements, which shall be reviewed at a point when legislation comes into effect. The Contracting Authority shall collaboratively work with the Provider with regards to any changes that are required to the service delivery and make appropriate variations to the service specification and subsequently to the Contract via Legislative Change to ensure SA services are legally compliant. It is anticipated that the requirements and key differences are: *LPS is likely to apply to people from age 16 *There is a duty to appoint an IMCA unless there is an appropriate person to represent and support the person *IMCA will replace the RPR role *LPS shall apply anywhere and Local Authorities will no longer need to apply to the Court of Protection for people not in a care home or hospital. *Referral to advocacy is controlled by a Relevant Person (the Responsible Body or care home manager) *There is no provision for advocacy where there is no one to consult during the assessment process The Provider shall demonstrate to the Local Authority their ability and readiness to transition from current requirements to those set out above that: *Minimises impact to individuals regarding the change from an RPR to an IMCA as representative *Ensures workforce capacity with the skills and competencies required. *Communication to key stakeholders of the changes and new operational requirements *Leads on changes and implementation of new operational processes Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b3bf67e-aed0-48e1-aa4b-da682a3b2f34
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
Martyna Migas
Contact Email
martyna.migas@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01952381154

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

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