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title: "INDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES"
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# INDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cd14b57-b6d9-4c8c-88bd-2bfba619e19e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking to commission Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services under its Think Family 2020 Strategy. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category. The tender is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at £99,760 and set to commence on 1st March 2019, lasting until 1st March 2021. The tender period closed on 21st November 2018, and the contract is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health advocacy and related services. Companies that cater to vulnerable populations and have experience in providing advocacy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting Waltham Forest's commitment to inclusive service provision.

## Notice

As part of its Think Family 2020 Strategy, the London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) has set out a clear vision for our families to be safe, well, independent and resilient. To support the delivery of this vision, and in line with its statutory responsibilities, the Authority intends to commission specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services to be delivered on an individual basis to service users. Advocacy is usually defined as a process or intervention that ensures vulnerable people have a voice. Mental illness and lack of mental capacity can mean that individuals can find it difficult to speak up for themselves and be heard. This impact upon decision-making and the opportunities to exercise choice that can result in marginalisation and social exclusion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b2997e-4492-4b94-b341-453b2e242615 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 1 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,760 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2019 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b2997e-4492-4b94-b341-453b2e242615
- 9 Oct 2018 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ba8b1f-ce6d-4114-948b-9ce565b5cacf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b2997e-4492-4b94-b341-453b2e242615
  26th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ba8b1f-ce6d-4114-948b-9ce565b5cacf
  9th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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