Tender

Forensics Advocacy Service

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Feb 2025 at 15:51

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13 Dec 2024 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The East London NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Forensics Advocacy Service," falling under the guidance and counselling services industry category. The procurement process aims to sub-contract a provider to deliver additional advocacy services for the Forensic Directorate. The contract is managed by Thomas Morgan and relates to statutory and additional advocacy services, addressing the needs of both inpatients and community patients within the Forensic Service. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure (below threshold), with relevant deadlines including the submission end date on 3rd March 2025 and the contract period starting from 10th April 2025 to 9th April 2027. The service will be provided in the East London area, specifically around the postal code E9 5TD in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) skilled in statutory advocacy and additional support services. Companies with experience in providing advocacy in accordance with the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2015), and the Care Act (2014) will find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in this tender can lead to business growth by establishing a significant contract with the NHS, enhancing reputation and experience in the health and social care sectors, and possibly leading to future opportunities in related services. Register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal to express interest and participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensics Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Statutory advocacy is required when service users are legally entitled to an advocate. This applies to all inpatients in the Forensic Service and also too many community patients, due to them being subject to the Mental Health Act (1983). For this reason, an Independent Mental Health Act Advocate (IMHA) service is provided to patients of the ELFT Forensic Service by The Advocacy Project, which is commissioned by London Borough of Hackney. If a service user has been assessed as having a lack of mental capacity in relation to making a specific decision about their lives, a best interests decision is made under the Mental Capacity Act and this is supported by an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate, as required within the Mental Capacity Act (2015), which is also provided by The Advocacy Project. Finally, Care Act Advocacy is provided by The Advocacy Project in relation to the Care Act (2014). Additional advocacy can be provided outside the above legal frameworks. This can be provided to all service users, whether or not the above legislation applies to them. Additional advocacy can be provided by a paid advocate or volunteer. Many providers of statutory advocacy are able to offer additional advocacy and have the relevant skills and experience to do so effectively. Additional advocacy can be provided either on an individual or group basis, in order to support service users in being able to speak up for themselves. This could support longer-term advocacy support and help service users in speaking out in meetings, accompanied if needed, and writing letters to raise concerns and complaints. East London NHS Foundation Trust wishes to sub-contract a provider to provide an additional Advocacy Service for the Forensic Directorate. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cdf0474-f872-4df2-a1cb-89b2f91ea03d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5012ff-18e8-44a7-b89f-e62eb85f2997
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling 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
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2027 1-2 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
EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8DE
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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