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title: "Independent advocacy services for adults and young people (16 years) - Joint Procurement between RBWM and Wokingham"
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# Independent advocacy services for adults and young people (16 years) - Joint Procurement between RBWM and Wokingham

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75393d2c-4bc1-470f-a9a5-20d8f3d21378

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council is conducting a joint procurement process for independent advocacy services catering to adults and young people aged 16 and above, in collaboration with The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 1st February 2019. The total value of the contract is £1,015,000, and it is expected to commence on 1st July 2019, concluding on 30th June 2022. This process primarily falls within the social and personal services sector, with delivery locations across the South East of England and potentially beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work, advocacy, and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing tailored advocacy support, employing strategies to promote independence and enhance social inclusion, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on understanding the needs and aspirations of vulnerable individuals outlines a growing need for innovative and person-centred service delivery in these sectors.

## Notice

Wokingham Borough Council is pleased to announce that it is inviting tenders for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults and Young People (16+ Years) for both Wokingham Borough Council and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Wokingham Borough Council and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are seeking to rationalise their current advocacy contracts with the aim of developing a single pathway which will meet all statutory advocacy requirements. The commissioning authorities are inviting a single Provider to tender to deliver this service. The current approach to the provision of health and adult social care services of promoting independence by putting people in control of their care and support with both the local and National drive is towards outcome focussed, person centred support with the aim of preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care or support. The commissioning authorities recognise that this cannot be achieved without understanding the views, wishes, aspirations and needs of the customer, which requires the active involvement of the customer, their carers and families. Advocacy is an important feature within this process, enabling vulnerable people to be involved by having their voices heard and expressing their views. By working together to commission a single contract with a single point of entry we aim to achieve: * Greater co-ordination of services for customers, * Reduction in duplication of services * Efficiencies for the commissioners and Provider * Increased sharing of best practice * Development of common protocols * Clear and consistent quality standards The main objectives of the service will include: * Supporting customers to develop a range of natural supports, including self-advocacy to assist them towards independence and social inclusion * Assessment at the single point of entry and redirecting to more appropriate services where required * One-to-one time limited issue based advocacy. Promoting access to the service in a range of settings * Marketing the service appropriately * Meet statutory requirements for advocacy that are included within the scope of this specification Wokingham Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a range of independent advocacy services for adults and young people (16+years), namely- 1. Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) / Relevant Persons Paid Representative (RPPR) 2. Care Act Advocacy (CAA) 3. NHS Complaints Advocacy (NHS-CA) 4. Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy (IMHA)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5355d10b-a499-45f0-b69d-5ed4bb034a1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,015,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,015,000 |
| 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 | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOKINGHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG40 1BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Emmbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5355d10b-a499-45f0-b69d-5ed4bb034a1b
- 24 Dec 2018 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9010da65-0bad-469e-aae6-99f61afe773a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5355d10b-a499-45f0-b69d-5ed4bb034a1b
  2nd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9010da65-0bad-469e-aae6-99f61afe773a
  24th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a971c05d-7407-e911-80f0-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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