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Advocacy Support for Secure Services

CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Apr 2025 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Mar 2025 at 17:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for "Advocacy Support for Secure Services" to Disability Positive. This contract falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services and covers various locations across the United Kingdom. The contract is in the award stage, with an initiation date of 1st April 2025 and a contract period running from 2nd April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a possibility of extension up to 31st March 2027. The procurement process was direct award, based on the Provider Selection Regime regulations, ensuring continuity of service and high-quality delivery for patients with complex needs.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and healthcare services. Disability Positive's role will involve providing comprehensive support, including statutory and general advocacy for patients in secure wards. Companies with experience in patient advocacy, healthcare management, or those interested in expanding their services in these areas would be well-suited to compete in future procurements. The direct award method highlights the importance of maintaining trusted relationships and a proven track record in delivering exceptional services, making it an advantageous opportunity for established providers in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Support for Secure Services

Notice Description

Disability Positive are able to provide statutory and general advocacy for the patients on secure wards who have complex needs. They have previously run several clinics on site which have been well received by patients and staff. The patients build trust in the advocate, and it is important there is continuity of the service. They have a proven track record of delivery exceptional services to patients in a secure unit and working around boundaries. Quality & Innovation Regular feedback from patients feel they provide a valuable service. DP join the ward in an informal setting, no appointments are required. Peer review carried out by another Trust and feedback was obtained and was scored positively about the advocacy service. DP have provided posters around the ward with photos of the advocates so the personnel is familiar to the patients.. Cover for annual leave has been introduced to the ward so no strangers are introduced ad hoc, and there is a handover of the service. Value DP offer a wider range of advocacy services more than alternate providers particularly around finance & benefits. A change of provider to this service would have an adverse effect to the patient on the wards as change is not managed easily by the patients. DP provide a dedicated advocate for the each of the two wards, where as previous provider there was only one advocate, so much better value for money, and much better patient experience. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability- DP will support with phone calls and filling forms for patients are who are unable. They offer advice and help with practical tasks and influence change in government policy. They advise on DP attend weekly patient meetings so are inclusive of the patient journey and any issues arising from the wards. DP provided a Interpreter to assist with a patient who required the service and their needs. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice- DP attend weekly patient meetings so are inclusive of the patient journey and any issues arising from the wards. DP adapt to the patient and their needs, and their access to the service. Due to the vulnerability of the patient cohort DP adapt to each high risk patient. DP open up opportunities on ward as the patients cannot leave the ward. Contract meeting with provider are productive and meaningful. Social Value DP values are to be representative, collaborative, trustworthy, positive ambitious. They are a disability confident leader, and a living wage employer. They host an annual event which collaborate with local community organisations to provide information to individuals on the services available. DP encourage staff and volunteers from people with lived experience of disability and long-term conditions.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 31st March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.' Representations should be sent to cwp.contracts@nhs.net Disability Positive are able to provide statutory and general advocacy for the patients on secure wards who have complex needs. They have previously run several clinics on site which have been well received by patients and staff. The patients build trust in the advocate, and it is important there is continuity of the service. They have a proven track record of delivery exceptional services to patients in a secure unit and working around boundaries. Quality & Innovation Regular feedback from patients feel they provide a valuable service. DP join the ward in an informal setting, no appointments are required. Peer review carried out by another Trust and feedback was obtained and was scored positively about the advocacy service. DP have provided posters around the ward with photos of the advocates so the personnel is familiar to the patients.. Cover for annual leave has been introduced to the ward so no strangers are introduced ad hoc, and there is a handover of the service. Value DP offer a wider range of advocacy services more than alternate providers particularly around finance & benefits. A change of provider to this service would have an adverse effect to the patient on the wards as change is not managed easily by the patients. DP provide a dedicated advocate for the each of the two wards, where as previous provider there was only one advocate, so much better value for money, and much better patient experience. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability- DP will support with phone calls and filling forms for patients are who are unable. They offer advice and help with practical tasks and influence change in government policy. They advise on DP attend weekly patient meetings so are inclusive of the patient journey and any issues arising from the wards. DP provided a Interpreter to assist with a patient who required the service and their needs. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice- DP attend weekly patient meetings so are inclusive of the patient journey and any issues arising from the wards. DP adapt to the patient and their needs, and their access to the service. Due to the vulnerability of the patient cohort DP adapt to each high risk patient. DP open up opportunities on ward as the patients cannot leave the ward. Contract meeting with provider are productive and meaningful. Social Value DP values are to be representative, collaborative, trustworthy, positive ambitious. They are a disability confident leader, and a living wage employer. They host an annual event which collaborate with local community organisations to provide information to individuals on the services available. DP encourage staff and volunteers from people with lived experience of disability and long-term conditions. The decision makers of the process were Head of Clinical Services & Head of Operations for Specialist Mental Health. There are no known conflicts of interest or potential conflicts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eeca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012371-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,185 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Dawn Bond
Contact Email
katie.tootill@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1BQ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISABILITY POSITIVE

Further Information

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