--- title: "For the Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ba201a1-2da8-4aec-aa07-186d674bd5af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ba201a1-2da8-4aec-aa07-186d674bd5af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ba201a1-2da8-4aec-aa07-186d674bd5af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ba201a1-2da8-4aec-aa07-186d674bd5af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-06" --- # For the Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Service Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ba201a1-2da8-4aec-aa07-186d674bd5af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ba201a1-2da8-4aec-aa07-186d674bd5af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ba201a1-2da8-4aec-aa07-186d674bd5af.json) ## Summary Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, in partnership with Oldham and Stockport councils, has initiated a tender process for "For the Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Service". This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and aims to contract a provider capable of delivering a specialist Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) representation service as mandated by the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The tender was published on 22nd August 2019 and had a submission deadline of 26th September 2019. The total value of the contract is approximately £907,500, with the service required to commence on 1st April 2020 and lasting until 31st March 2025. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring broad competition among interested providers. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social care services. Businesses equipped to provide advocacy services under the Mental Capacity Act would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of the commission, as part of a joint effort between multiple councils, may also encourage innovative service delivery models and partnerships among smaller organisations, allowing them to leverage each other's strengths in meeting the demands of this specialised contract. ## Notice Tameside council, as lead commissioner in partnership with Oldham council and Stockport council, is looking to enter into a contract with a Provider to provide a specialist IMCA and DoLS representation service to people covered by the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Additional information: All questions must be asked via The Chest under reference number DN430718. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf91c299-8c88-44d3-8668-452ccfc961cf | | 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 | 6 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Dec 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £906,560 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £894,594 | | 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SALE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M33 7ZF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Sale Central | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | N-COMPASS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2020 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf91c299-8c88-44d3-8668-452ccfc961cf - 27 Aug 2019 at 08:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b79daa-5689-4ec8-841d-36c668a2bb18 - 23 Aug 2019 at 07:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5726d86-cf6e-4d36-bcf4-eb383c160011 - 22 Aug 2019 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5290ae7-2254-48b8-b6f6-e508bbcf18d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf91c299-8c88-44d3-8668-452ccfc961cf 6th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b79daa-5689-4ec8-841d-36c668a2bb18 27th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5726d86-cf6e-4d36-bcf4-eb383c160011 23rd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5290ae7-2254-48b8-b6f6-e508bbcf18d7 22nd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tameside.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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