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title: "21 066 Statutory Advocacy Service"
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# 21 066 Statutory Advocacy Service

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8806b0ef-4e18-4b6f-ad6d-cce4061761e0

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council is currently in the tendering stage for the contract titled "21 066 Statutory Advocacy Service," which encompasses health and social work services within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is open, with a submission deadline set for 3rd May 2022, aiming to provide an Independent Statutory Advocacy Service across the Cheshire region. The value of the contract is approximately £4,284,000, and it is expected to commence on 1st September 2022, with a duration through to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare and social services sectors. Given the emphasis on a flexible and strategic approach to advocacy, organisations that specialise in mental health, care act advocacy, and independent advocacy services are well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to submit their bids, aligning with the project’s goal of ensuring sufficient capacity and improved service delivery for eligible users.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council are seeking to commission an Independent Statutory Advocacy Service that will cover the Cheshire footprint. The Councils have identified the need for a strategic approach to the way advocacy is commissioned across Cheshire. This will enable a flexible, joined-up approach and ensure sufficient capacity to meet the demand for the service. It will also provide an improved Service User experience for those accessing statutory advocacy interventions. The provision of an Independent Statutory Advocacy Service will provide support to eligible Service Users to access the following range of advocacy provision: 1) Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS); and any subsequent changes in legislation 2) Paid Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) role under DoLS; and any subsequent changes in legislation 3) Care Act Independent Advocacy under the Care Act 2014, and including Independent Advocacy for Prisoners under the Care Act 2014 4) Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) 5) Continuing Healthcare Advocacy (CHC) Bidders should express an interest in this opportunity and download all of the relevant documentation from the Chest system www.the-chest.org.uk reference DN568640.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8433fe04-4ba5-4ad7-8ee7-0c25288d519f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,284,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| 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

- 30 Mar 2022 at 17:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8433fe04-4ba5-4ad7-8ee7-0c25288d519f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8433fe04-4ba5-4ad7-8ee7-0c25288d519f
  30th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=57ea8c45-6411-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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