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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-229aa413-2c9f-4f38-a7c9-43e1c2c045b7

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## Summary

The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking to fulfil a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service," which is classified under guidance and counselling services. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2019 and will run until 31st December 2021, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years based on satisfactory performance. The procurement method adopted for this contract is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £950,000. The tender period ended on 8th October 2018, and the service will be delivered within the London region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and counselling services, particularly those capable of delivering both statutory and non-statutory advocacy such as Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Peer Advocacy. Enterprises focusing on welfare services and guidance can benefit from this contract, as well as those with experience in providing services to vulnerable communities. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts should consider participating in similar tenders to leverage growth in this essential service area.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service in the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Contract"). The Contract shall commence on 1st January 2019 and, subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue up to and including 31st December 2021 ("the Contract Period"). At the sole discretion of the Authority and subject to satisfactory performance of the Provider, the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st December 2023. The Contract is for the provision of an advocacy service within the London Borough of Redbridge which shall include statutory services and some non-statutory services. The statutory advocacy services shall include the following: * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA). Additionally, IMCA shall be provided by the Provider under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) MCA where required * Relevant Persons Representatives (RPRs) * Rule 1.2 Representatives * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) The non- statutory advocacy services shall include the following: * Self-Advocacy * Citizen Advocacy * Peer Advocacy * Group Advocacy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1945c11-02b9-4f31-8563-72bb915dbd0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £950,000 |
| 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 REDBRIDGE |
| Locality | ILFORD |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG1 1NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Electoral ward | Ilford Town |
| Westminster constituency | Ilford South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2018 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1945c11-02b9-4f31-8563-72bb915dbd0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1945c11-02b9-4f31-8563-72bb915dbd0e
  6th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4d763672-17b1-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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