Award

Independent Advocacy Services for adults

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2024 at 15:59

Tender

19 Sep 2024 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has initiated a procurement process to secure Independent Advocacy Services for adults, focusing on vulnerable residents within and outside the borough who need support in understanding and exercising their legal rights. The procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category and is classified as a service-oriented tender. Located in the UKI63 region, the procurement stage is currently in the 'Award' phase, with the contract having been signed on 17 December 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with VoiceAbility being awarded the contract valued at £822,640. Key dates included the tender close on 18 October 2024, followed by the contract award and signing in December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health and legal advocacy services to expand their reach and impact. Specifically, companies adept in providing Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) can bring their expertise to support the community. Additionally, services relating to the Care Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are crucial areas within this contract. Firms with experience in ensuring social value, excellent contract and performance management, and accessibility compliance will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. The involvement of VoiceAbility, an SME, as the awarded supplier highlights the inclusive opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete and excel in public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services for adults

Notice Description

Provide Advocacy Services for customers within the London Borough of Merton with out of Borough advocacy to be provided when needed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide advocacy support to vulnerable adults who are residents within and outside of London Borough of Merton to assist them to understand and exercise their legal rights towards independence and social inclusion. The services that the Provider will be expected to deliver are; Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA): Independent mental capacity advocates represent people who lack capacity to make decisions about serious medical treatment, the provision of or change of accommodation, where there are no relatives or friends to act on their behalf. Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA): Independent mental health advocates (IMHAs) aim to enable residents to participate in decisions about their care and treatment. Care Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Relevant Persons Representative (RPR).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040652-2024
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£822,640 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY

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