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title: "Integrated Statutory Advocacy Hub"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM"
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# Integrated Statutory Advocacy Hub

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fe5d107-b819-4eaf-bd10-9a1143f382cc

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is seeking tenders for the provision of an Integrated Statutory Advocacy Hub, encompassing various advocacy services such as advocacy under the Care Act and Independent Mental Health Advocacy. The procurement falls under the social work and related services industry category. The tender has a contract value of £660,000 and is open for submission until 6th February 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2023 and run until 31st March 2027.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses providing advocacy services to expand their portfolio and collaborate with the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procurement process above the threshold level. The centralised advocacy suite of services aims to facilitate easy access for service users and patients, enhancing continuity of care and personalised support.

## Notice

Statutory advocacy services including advocacy under the Care Act, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (whilst required), Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCAS), as well as limited Non Statutory Advocacy in agreement with the authorised Commissioner, in rarer cases where an advocate is required outside of the other legislates outlined. The specification provides a further opportunity to centralise referrals. A fully Integrated Advocacy suite of services will help to ensure easy to access for service users and patients, and, where possible, ensure that people work with the same advocate, rather than be passed from person to person. Additional information: Tender documents available at https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f1655c-ed85-4896-bca5-f50761e719f6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| 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 BARKING AND DAGENHAM |
| Locality | BARKING |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG11 7LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Barking |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f1655c-ed85-4896-bca5-f50761e719f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f1655c-ed85-4896-bca5-f50761e719f6
  6th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Tender portal

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