--- title: "MKC Independent Advocacy Services." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-162a51f6-9fd9-400d-87ff-85d9a1c73b46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-162a51f6-9fd9-400d-87ff-85d9a1c73b46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-162a51f6-9fd9-400d-87ff-85d9a1c73b46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-162a51f6-9fd9-400d-87ff-85d9a1c73b46.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE" published: "2017-10-23" --- # MKC Independent Advocacy Services. Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-162a51f6-9fd9-400d-87ff-85d9a1c73b46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-162a51f6-9fd9-400d-87ff-85d9a1c73b46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-162a51f6-9fd9-400d-87ff-85d9a1c73b46.json) ## Summary The Milton Keynes Council is conducting a tender process for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services, which is crucial for meeting statutory requirements under various acts, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act 2007. The contract aims to deliver essential advocacy services for individuals with diverse needs, such as mental health issues and disabilities, across Milton Keynes. The tender period for submissions ends on 24 November 2017, with the contract expected to start on 1 July 2018 and continuing for three years, with a potential two-year extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in advocacy and support for vulnerable populations. Companies that can demonstrate capability in working collaboratively with community stakeholders and providing tailored support for various advocacy needs will be well-positioned to secure this contract. The independent advocacy services are vital for ensuring that individuals can effectively articulate their care and support needs, thereby promoting business growth in this essential sector. ## Notice Milton Keynes Council requires an independent advocacy service which meets all statutory requirements for the provision of independent advocacy under the terms of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The service will be provided across all categories of need, including adults with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, physical and sensory impairment and young people in transition to adult services. Advocates providing statutory advocacy have clearly defined roles and functions. They support specific people in pre-defined circumstances with particular decisions or activities. People accessing statutory advocacy have a legal right to do so. The statutory provision specified in this contract will ensure that the Council's legal obligations are met and service users are effectively supported to be involved in decisions regarding their care and support. This Service is being commissioned to meet the Council's statutory advocacy responsibilities in relation to: * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Including Adult protection cases that involve vulnerable people * Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) * Care Act * NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) The Independent Advocacy Service will also be required to provide leadership in respect of wider advocacy matters across Milton Keynes, working in partnership with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and advice providers to ensure that the concept of advocacy is understood and that support is available to any person who may have genuine difficulty articulating or negotiating their needs and personal goals. Contract is for 3 years with potential to extend for a further 2 years. Contract to start 1 July 2018 Additional information: Please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35cdad36-099e-44ae-8668-b9ac2ee82a35 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 1 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE | | Locality | CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2017 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35cdad36-099e-44ae-8668-b9ac2ee82a35 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35cdad36-099e-44ae-8668-b9ac2ee82a35 23rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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