--- title: "Forensics Advocacy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3cdf0474-f872-4df2-a1cb-89b2f91ea03d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3cdf0474-f872-4df2-a1cb-89b2f91ea03d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cdf0474-f872-4df2-a1cb-89b2f91ea03d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cdf0474-f872-4df2-a1cb-89b2f91ea03d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-02-10" --- # Forensics Advocacy Service Buyer: EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cdf0474-f872-4df2-a1cb-89b2f91ea03d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3cdf0474-f872-4df2-a1cb-89b2f91ea03d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cdf0474-f872-4df2-a1cb-89b2f91ea03d.json) ## Summary The East London NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Forensics Advocacy Service," falling under the guidance and counselling services industry category. The procurement process aims to sub-contract a provider to deliver additional advocacy services for the Forensic Directorate. The contract is managed by Thomas Morgan and relates to statutory and additional advocacy services, addressing the needs of both inpatients and community patients within the Forensic Service. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure (below threshold), with relevant deadlines including the submission end date on 3rd March 2025 and the contract period starting from 10th April 2025 to 9th April 2027. The service will be provided in the East London area, specifically around the postal code E9 5TD in the United Kingdom. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) skilled in statutory advocacy and additional support services. Companies with experience in providing advocacy in accordance with the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2015), and the Care Act (2014) will find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in this tender can lead to business growth by establishing a significant contract with the NHS, enhancing reputation and experience in the health and social care sectors, and possibly leading to future opportunities in related services. Register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal to express interest and participate. ## Notice Statutory advocacy is required when service users are legally entitled to an advocate. This applies to all inpatients in the Forensic Service and also too many community patients, due to them being subject to the Mental Health Act (1983). For this reason, an Independent Mental Health Act Advocate (IMHA) service is provided to patients of the ELFT Forensic Service by The Advocacy Project, which is commissioned by London Borough of Hackney. If a service user has been assessed as having a lack of mental capacity in relation to making a specific decision about their lives, a best interests decision is made under the Mental Capacity Act and this is supported by an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate, as required within the Mental Capacity Act (2015), which is also provided by The Advocacy Project. Finally, Care Act Advocacy is provided by The Advocacy Project in relation to the Care Act (2014). Additional advocacy can be provided outside the above legal frameworks. This can be provided to all service users, whether or not the above legislation applies to them. Additional advocacy can be provided by a paid advocate or volunteer. Many providers of statutory advocacy are able to offer additional advocacy and have the relevant skills and experience to do so effectively. Additional advocacy can be provided either on an individual or group basis, in order to support service users in being able to speak up for themselves. This could support longer-term advocacy support and help service users in speaking out in meetings, accompanied if needed, and writing letters to raise concerns and complaints. East London NHS Foundation Trust wishes to sub-contract a provider to provide an additional Advocacy Service for the Forensic Directorate. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5012ff-18e8-44a7-b89f-e62eb85f2997 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2025 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5012ff-18e8-44a7-b89f-e62eb85f2997 - 13 Dec 2024 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f567e4d5-c650-4fd8-8a44-41380af60c8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5012ff-18e8-44a7-b89f-e62eb85f2997 10th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f567e4d5-c650-4fd8-8a44-41380af60c8a 13th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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