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Adult Advocacy Services

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2023 at 14:46

Tender

23 Mar 2023 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes City Council has recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of Adult Advocacy Services. This service encompasses various statutory advocacy requirements, including Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to The Advocacy People. The contract value is £479,940, and it was signed on August 3, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing independent advocacy services, particularly in the areas of mental health, capacity advocacy, and adult safeguarding. Companies with expertise in IMHA, IMCA, DoLS, Care Act Advocacy, and NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The Milton Keynes City Council has outlined specific requirements and statutory responsibilities in the field of advocacy services, offering a tailored business growth opportunity for providers with relevant experience and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Adult Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council requires an independent advocacy service which meets all statutory requirements for the provision of independent advocacy under the terms of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The service will be provided across all categories of need, including adults with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, physical and sensory impairment and young people in transition to adult services. This Service is being commissioned to meet the Council's statutory advocacy responsibilities in relation to: * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Including Adult protection cases that involve vulnerable people * Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) * Care Act * NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will supply independent advocacy services including Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA). Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA / DoLS), Care Act Advocacy, Safeguarding Adults Advocacy and NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy.

Renewal: There is an option to extend this contract for further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b58c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022798-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£479,940 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
01/08/2023

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE

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