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Independent Advocacy Services

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE

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24 Jul 2018 at 11:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services, aimed at supporting individuals under the Mental Health Act and the Care Act. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ends on 29th August 2018, with a contract value ranging from £553,840 to £1,107,680. The services will commence from 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2021. The delivery addresses are located within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health advocacy, social care services, and those with expertise in working with vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Firms that can demonstrate a strong understanding of statutory advocacy under the Mental Health and Care Acts will be well positioned to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

This contract will cover the following services; Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) - covering the entitlement to advocacy for people who are liable to compulsory treatment under some sections of the Mental Health Act 2007 or on a supervised community treatment order. These are statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983, and as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007. The procurement of this service became the responsibility of the Council as part of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) including a Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) service - covering the entitlement to advocacy for Service Users in specified circumstances who lack capacity and are un- befriended. This specialist, uninstructed, issue-based advocacy was introduced in the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This service may also receive additional instructed requests as part of Court of Protection processes for a Litigation Friend. Independent Care Act Advocacy including Carers Advocacy - The Care Act 2014 requires that Local Authorities arrange for an independent advocate to be available and involved during the assessment, care planning and review processes for both Service Users and Carers who would otherwise have substantial difficulty in being involved in the process. This will ensure that no matter how complex an individual's needs are, they will receive help to express their wishes and feelings, be supported in weighing up their options and have assistance in making their own decisions. General Advocacy - The Council also provides a non-statutory service, which compliments the above services. The aim of this service is to provide time limited, issue based advocacy to support people who are not eligible for the above noted advocacy services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee585f9-d75f-4f2f-8fb2-4168e68d1fa5
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
£1,107,680 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 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
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Further Information

Notice Documents

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