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All-Age Advocacy Hub and Right to Representation for Children Service

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2023 at 11:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medway Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an All-Age Advocacy Hub and Right to Representation for Children Service, under the Health and social work services category. The contract is valued at £1,475,000 and has a contract period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on July 20, 2022. The buying organisation is Medway Council located in Chatham, England.

This awarded tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in providing advocacy services. Businesses operating in the Medway area or with the ability to cater to service delivery outside of Medway can benefit from participating in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

All-Age Advocacy Hub and Right to Representation for Children Service

Notice Description

Medway Council invites tenders for an All-Age Advocacy Hub and Right to Representation for Children Service. The requirements are divided into 2 lots: Lot 1 - All-Age Advocacy Hub The service will deliver several functions including: A. Statutory Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) B. Statutory Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) C. Statutory Independent Advocacy under the Care Act (CA) D. Statutory Deprivation of Liberty Standards (DoLS) conducted by Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) E. Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy. F. Developing community advocacy and self-advocacy /peer advocacy G. Coordinating the provision of advocacy service for people placed outside of Medway where Medway retains statutory responsibility for their provision. Lot 2 - Right to Representation for Children The service requirements for Lot 2 combine several elements listed below. The specification for each service includes the legal context, the aims and objectives, national standards, eligibility criteria, access referral process and expected outcomes: * Children's advocacy * Independent Visitors * Appropriate Adults * Children in Care Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb2d674-8ab5-41dd-a848-9d44c0d3e45f
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
SME

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
£1,475,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,475,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 3-4 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LIBRA PARTNERSHIP

THE YOUNG LIVES FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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