Tender

4870 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service - Boroughwide

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley is conducting an active tender for the "Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service - Boroughwide". This contract, valued at £120,000, is classified under the health and social work services sector. The procurement method is an open procedure that falls below the threshold, with the tender period set to close on 2nd February 2018. The service is required to support vulnerable individuals aged 16 and over who lack the capacity to make significant decisions regarding medical treatment and accommodation changes.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on health and social care services. Businesses specialising in advocacy, social work, or legal support for vulnerable populations would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. By securing this contract, organisations can not only contribute to essential social services but also enhance their growth and visibility within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4870 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service - Boroughwide

Notice Description

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 makes it a legal requirement for a person lacking mental capacity to have independent advocacy when there are no known relatives or friends who it would be appropriate to consult. The IMCA service must represent all service user groups for vulnerable people aged 16 and over who lack the capacity to make important decisions about serious medical treatment and changes of accommodation e.g. moving care homes , and who have no family or friends that it would be appropriate to consult about these decisions. IMCAs will support service users' views and any decisions involving finance, personal welfare and health care shall be made in the best interests of the service user

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1cb53a1-1132-49b6-a9db-79b23d43e7fd
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 2-3 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Further Information

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