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Advocacy Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

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16 Aug 2023 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent has awarded a contract for Advocacy Services to POhWER. The contract, valued at £801,000 GBP, involves providing advocacy services for carers. The contract period is from 8th July 2023 to 31st May 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 30th March 2023. The contract falls under the services category of Health and social work services, with additional classifications in Other community, social and personal services.

This opportunity for business growth in Advocacy Services from the London Borough of Brent is suitable for SMEs and VCS Enterprises. Businesses familiar with providing services related to Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Relevant Person's Paid Representative, Rule 1.2 Representative, and Independent Care Advocacy under the Care Act 2014 would be well-suited to compete. The contract provides a pathway for carers to access necessary support and services over a potential period of up to three years, offering opportunities for sustainable business development within the specified industry categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Brent Council is seeking a single provider/organisation to deliver an Advocacy Service for Carers. The contract will be awarded for up to three years, on an initial one year term with the possibility of two, one year extensions. The Service will provide a pathway for carers to access the support they need, and which is available to them. Providers will need to be familiar with the principal legislation, and statutory requirements relating to the provision of: * Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR) * Rule 1.2 Representative (Community DoLS) * Independent Care Advocacy under the Care Act 2014

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a76163b-0572-4f9a-b2fd-42990d889dc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0184e6d3-a456-43fc-9dad-5d928e70de40
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£706,486 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£801,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2023 - 31 May 2026 2-3 years
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POHWER

Further Information

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