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title: "CWC20082 - Statutory Advocacy Service - Independent Mental Health Advocacy"
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# CWC20082 - Statutory Advocacy Service - Independent Mental Health Advocacy

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d6539d2-7c93-473a-811f-f301055fc406

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## Summary

The Wolverhampton City Council has completed a tendering process for the contract titled "CWC20082 - Statutory Advocacy Service - Independent Mental Health Advocacy," aimed at providing essential advocacy services as stipulated under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This contract, valued at £101,314.25, falls under the category of health and social work services and covers the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 7th December 2020. The contract commenced on 1st April 2021 and is set to run until 15th October 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mental health advocacy services. With a requirement to deliver a minimum of 1,700 hours of service annually, businesses that have experience in working within the frameworks of the Mental Health Act, or those that can provide qualified advocates, will find a suitable platform to engage. Prospective competitors are encouraged to showcase their expertise and experience in the health and social work sector to effectively respond to future tenders similar to this one.

## Notice

Section 43 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 transferred the duty to arrange Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) services to local authorities. Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA's) are specialist advocates who are trained specifically to work within the framework of the Mental Health Act 1983 Amendment 2007 to meet the needs of "qualifying patients". The Provider shall deliver a minimum of 1,700 hours per annum

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa61f1c2-e0a0-4343-bcb0-02b066e1b714 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 14 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,314 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POHWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa61f1c2-e0a0-4343-bcb0-02b066e1b714
- 10 Nov 2020 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ef9914-7936-4493-b124-9ca29bbce839

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa61f1c2-e0a0-4343-bcb0-02b066e1b714
  22nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ef9914-7936-4493-b124-9ca29bbce839
  10th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3f5c5aad-791f-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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