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title: "Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0428bb98-242f-4809-b305-09ce97bfd719"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT"
published: "2023-02-27"
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# Advocacy Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0428bb98-242f-4809-b305-09ce97bfd719

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## Summary

The London Borough of Brent is seeking a provider to deliver Advocacy Services. The contract will be for up to three years, with potential extensions, starting from June 1, 2023, and ending on May 31, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline set for March 30, 2023. The contract falls under the Health and social work services category, with a total value of £801,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses familiar with mental health advocacy and care services legislation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete for this contract. Suppliers must adhere to the statutory requirements outlined in the description to be eligible for consideration by the London Borough of Brent.

## Notice

Brent Council is seeking a single provider/organisation to deliver an Advocacy Service. Providers will need to be familiar with the principal legislation, and statutory requirements relating to the provision of: * Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR) * Rule 1.2 Representative (Community DoLS) * Independent Care Advocacy under the Care Act 2014 The contract will be awarded for up to three years, on an initial one year term with the possibility of two, one year extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bfaa57-0867-4cd4-809d-1db3d283718a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £801,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT |
| Locality | WEMBLEY |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA9 0FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Wembley Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brent West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2023 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bfaa57-0867-4cd4-809d-1db3d283718a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bfaa57-0867-4cd4-809d-1db3d283718a
  27th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6ca935a-bdb6-ed11-8120-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.brent.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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