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title: "IMCA/IMHA and General Advocacy Service for Vulnerable Adults on the Isle of Wight"
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# IMCA/IMHA and General Advocacy Service for Vulnerable Adults on the Isle of Wight

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e7692cf-0365-4d0f-be6a-cf414bf16e18

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council engaged in an open tender process for the provision of an IMCA/IMHA and General Advocacy Service for Vulnerable Adults, with a contract value of £133,496. This procurement aims to fulfil statutory duties under The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 2007. The award for this tender was published on 1st August 2018, with the contract duration spanning from 1st September 2018 to 31st May 2019. The delivery of services is required in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically on the Isle of Wight.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in guidance and counselling. Businesses experienced in advocacy, mental health support, and engagement with vulnerable populations would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future tenders. Engaging in such services not only expands their portfolio but also contributes positively to community welfare.

## Notice

Provision of IMCA/IMHA and General Advocacy Service for Vulnerable Adults on the Isle of Wight. This service fulfils our statutory duties as set out under The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 2007 for the provision of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA) for individuals who lack capacity and provides Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA) for people detained under the Mental Health Act 2007.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c799177-338c-42eb-b951-68027664f6c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,496 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,496 |
| 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN ADVOCACY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2018 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c799177-338c-42eb-b951-68027664f6c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c799177-338c-42eb-b951-68027664f6c5
  1st August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iwight.com

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