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title: "Independent Adult Advocacy Services"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Independent Adult Advocacy Services

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dfc5dcf-852c-44ee-857e-ff211ff5cb30

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a single contract for the provision of Statutory Independent Adult Advocacy Services in the health and social work industry. The contract, valued at £5 million, is initiated through an open procurement method and includes various advocacy services such as Independent Mental Capacity Advocates and Independent Mental Health Advocates. The tender period ended on 25 March 2022, with the contract commencing on 15 August 2022 and running until 14 August 2029. The awarding of the contract occurred on 8 June 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in advocacy and support for vulnerable adults. Organisations that can deliver services compliant with statutory requirements, such as advocacy for mental health and complaints processes, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Companies seeking to expand their operations in the public sector and enhance their service offerings in the region of England, particularly in Sunderland, should consider pursuing this contract.

## Notice

The Council are seeking to establish a single contract for the provision of Statutory Independent Adult Advocacy Services. The service will include: 1. Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA) 2. Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) 3. Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA) 4. Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) 5. Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) 6. Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76feb744-13e9-49b8-8b1c-cb96cfaacb95 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2022 - 14 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76feb744-13e9-49b8-8b1c-cb96cfaacb95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76feb744-13e9-49b8-8b1c-cb96cfaacb95
  23rd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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