--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6801bf73-9a23-43ec-9ba3-92c728936583" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6801bf73-9a23-43ec-9ba3-92c728936583" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6801bf73-9a23-43ec-9ba3-92c728936583.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6801bf73-9a23-43ec-9ba3-92c728936583.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BURY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-16" --- # Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People Buyer: BURY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6801bf73-9a23-43ec-9ba3-92c728936583 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6801bf73-9a23-43ec-9ba3-92c728936583) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6801bf73-9a23-43ec-9ba3-92c728936583.json) ## Summary Bury Council has initiated a procurement process to appoint a specialist provider for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for deaf individuals in hospital settings. This tender, titled "Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People," falls under the health and social work services industry category. The service requirement arose due to a policy change at Cygnet Bury hospital, necessitating support for deaf patients through the Bury Advocacy Hub, currently delivered by NCompass. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with key deadlines including the tender end date on 9th December 2024 and the contract period from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026. The contract is valued at £7,000 and follows an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health advocacy, particularly those with experience in supporting deaf individuals. Companies that offer tailored IMHA services for deaf people and have the requisite skills and expertise are well-suited to compete for this contract. With an emphasis on inclusion and specialised support, the procurement process highlights the council's commitment to meeting the unique needs of vulnerable populations, offering businesses a chance to grow by fostering strong partnerships with local authorities such as Bury Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the council's suitability criteria. ## Notice Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People Bury Council is seeking to appoint a specialist provider with appropriate skills and experience to provide Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to people in hospital. The need for this service has arisen due to a change in policy at the Cygnet Bury hospital. Cygnet Bury refers patients to the Bury Council commissioned Bury Advocacy Hub for support, the service is delivered by NCompass. Cygnet Bury has several patients who are deaf and therefore an IMHA service is required to provide support to these people. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2943d772-1b31-49ad-9b61-377222f7a89f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | BURY COUNCIL | | Locality | BURY | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL9 0EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Bury | | Electoral ward | Bury East | | Westminster constituency | Bury North | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BURY COUNCIL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2024 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2943d772-1b31-49ad-9b61-377222f7a89f - 2 Dec 2024 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e24ac92-be38-4210-bfc9-0134df6b1034 - 18 Nov 2024 at 08:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aab9ffc-b46f-4e28-b3d6-510bae509a4b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2943d772-1b31-49ad-9b61-377222f7a89f 16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e24ac92-be38-4210-bfc9-0134df6b1034 2nd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aab9ffc-b46f-4e28-b3d6-510bae509a4b 18th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=84a815f3-82a5-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bury.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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