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Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

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18 Sep 2023 at 08:58

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30 Aug 2023 at 08:37

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) is representing multiple Health Boards in Wales for the provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service. The procurement process involves a tender for this service, targeting organisations to deliver assistance in important medical and accommodation decision-making for vulnerable individuals. The contract initial period is 24 months, with options to extend for up to two more 12-month periods. The tender is managed through an open procedure and covers different regions within Wales.

This tender offers business opportunities for organisations specializing in health and social work services. The IMCA service aims to support individuals lacking decision-making capacity, catering to specific health boards in Wales. For businesses interested in this contract, demonstrating the ability to provide quality IMCA services tailored to the needs of the Health Boards, such as adult protection cases and care reviews, is essential for successful participation in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service

Notice Description

Velindre University NHS Trust on behalf of Cardiff and Vale UHB, Aneurin Bevan UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Swansea Bay UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB invited suitably qualified organisations to express an interest for provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service (IMCA). The purpose of the IMCA service is to help particularly vulnerable people who lack the capacity to make important decisions about serious medical treatment and changes of accommodation. It is available to those who have no family or friends whom it would be appropriate to consult about these decisions. The service includes adult protection cases (POVAs) and care reviews. IMCA also has a role in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) process. An IMCA may be instructed by the Supervisory Body to support a person for whom an authorisation is being sought; or to undertake the role of the Relevant Person's Representative, or to provide assistance to the relevant person and their representative in exercising their rights under the legislation.

Lot Information

North Wales

Bidder for this lot will be expected to cover IMCA services within the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board which covers the whole of North Wales

Renewal: This contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for 2 further years in one year increments

South East Wales

Bidders for this lot will be expected to provide IMCA services for the Health Boards in South East Wales. Which are: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Renewal: This contract is for 2 years with the option to extender for a further 2 years in one year increments.

South West Wales

The Bidders for this lot will be expected to provide IMCA services to the Health Boards within South West Wales which are: Swansea Bay University Health Board Hywel Dda University Health Board

Renewal: This Contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in one year increments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f7d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017890-2024
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312310 - Guidance services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,330,864 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,450,864 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This service may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UB
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Advocacy Support Cymru

Conwy & Denbighshire Mental Health Advocacy Service

Further Information

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