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Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People

BURY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2024 at 14:54

Award Notice
Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2024 at 08:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council has initiated a procurement process to appoint a specialist provider for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for deaf individuals in hospital settings. This tender, titled "Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People," falls under the health and social work services industry category. The service requirement arose due to a policy change at Cygnet Bury hospital, necessitating support for deaf patients through the Bury Advocacy Hub, currently delivered by NCompass. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with key deadlines including the tender end date on 9th December 2024 and the contract period from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026. The contract is valued at £7,000 and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health advocacy, particularly those with experience in supporting deaf individuals. Companies that offer tailored IMHA services for deaf people and have the requisite skills and expertise are well-suited to compete for this contract. With an emphasis on inclusion and specialised support, the procurement process highlights the council's commitment to meeting the unique needs of vulnerable populations, offering businesses a chance to grow by fostering strong partnerships with local authorities such as Bury Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the council's suitability criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People Bury Council is seeking to appoint a specialist provider with appropriate skills and experience to provide Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to people in hospital. The need for this service has arisen due to a change in policy at the Cygnet Bury hospital. Cygnet Bury refers patients to the Bury Council commissioned Bury Advocacy Hub for support, the service is delivered by NCompass. Cygnet Bury has several patients who are deaf and therefore an IMHA service is required to provide support to these people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2943d772-1b31-49ad-9b61-377222f7a89f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0EJ
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURY COUNCIL

Further Information

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