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title: "Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocate and Relevant Paid Service"
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# Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocate and Relevant Paid Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fa8c364-7dd6-4ffc-9f8a-14ab15ae8f1a

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking to contract services for "Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocate and Relevant Paid Service." This procurement falls within the health and social work services category and is initiated via an open procedure. The tender period has ended as of 28th April 2017, and the contract, with a total value of £415,844, is set to commence on 10th July 2017 and will run until 9th July 2020. The services will be delivered in London, as specified in the delivery requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in mental health advocacy and support services. Businesses that excel in providing independent advocacy services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations and in compliance with the Mental Health Act, would be well-positioned to participate in the bidding process. Forming partnerships or consortia may enhance competitiveness for this single contract with two separate lots.

## Notice

As part of its Think Family 2020 Strategy, the London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) has set out a clear vision for families to be safe, well, independent and resilient. To support the delivery of this vision, and in line with its statutory responsibilities, the Council intends to commission specialist Independent Mental Capacity (IMCA), Paid Relevant Representative (RPR) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services to be delivered on an individual basis with service uses. The service model will be one of a single contract with two separate lots. Providers may form partnerships or consortia to bid for the contract. Advocacy is usually defined as a process or intervention that ensures vulnerable people have a voice. Mental illness and lack of mental capacity can mean that individuals can find it difficult to speak up for themselves and be heard. This impact upon decision-making and the opportunities to exercise choice that can result in marginalisation and social exclusion. This commission covers three closely related services: * The IMICA and RPR Services - Which supports the people who may lack the capacity to make critical decisions * The IMHA Service - Which supports people with mental health disorders The primary aims of these services are to provide independent, high-quality, professional support to help vulnerable people to: * Ensure their opinion is heard by advocating effectively on their behalf * Ensure they understand their rights under the law * Make informed choices about their care and treatment Alongside the achievement of these aims the services will be expected to: * Ensure, through effective and efficient delivery of the service, that the Council meets its statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act and other statutory obligations in relation to the key client groups for this commission * Develop contacts with key stakeholders (e.g. hospital teams) in order to generate appropriate referrals into the services * Signpost people who do not meet the eligibility criteria to appropriate provision or support which can meet their needs * Be responsive to changing levels of demand (e.g. the increased number of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) by adopting creative, innovative, flexible working practice in order to maximise the service * Deliver value for money for the tax-payer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0467863c-5c06-4eb4-8c53-90ec3806c8eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 9 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,844 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £241,281 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE HOUSE; CITY AND HACKNEY MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2017 at 13:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0467863c-5c06-4eb4-8c53-90ec3806c8eb
- 11 Sep 2017 at 13:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0467863c-5c06-4eb4-8c53-90ec3806c8eb
- 27 Jun 2017 at 14:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0467863c-5c06-4eb4-8c53-90ec3806c8eb
- 24 Mar 2017 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0467863c-5c06-4eb4-8c53-90ec3806c8eb
- 24 Mar 2017 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0467863c-5c06-4eb4-8c53-90ec3806c8eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0467863c-5c06-4eb4-8c53-90ec3806c8eb
  11th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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