--- title: "Independent Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93243b13-92dc-49cb-b112-e7be9c426171" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93243b13-92dc-49cb-b112-e7be9c426171" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93243b13-92dc-49cb-b112-e7be9c426171.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93243b13-92dc-49cb-b112-e7be9c426171.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE" published: "2018-07-24" --- # Independent Advocacy Services Buyer: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93243b13-92dc-49cb-b112-e7be9c426171 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93243b13-92dc-49cb-b112-e7be9c426171) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93243b13-92dc-49cb-b112-e7be9c426171.json) ## Summary The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services, aimed at supporting individuals under the Mental Health Act and the Care Act. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ends on 29th August 2018, with a contract value ranging from £553,840 to £1,107,680. The services will commence from 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2021. The delivery addresses are located within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health advocacy, social care services, and those with expertise in working with vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Firms that can demonstrate a strong understanding of statutory advocacy under the Mental Health and Care Acts will be well positioned to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their growth and community impact. ## Notice This contract will cover the following services; Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) - covering the entitlement to advocacy for people who are liable to compulsory treatment under some sections of the Mental Health Act 2007 or on a supervised community treatment order. These are statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983, and as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007. The procurement of this service became the responsibility of the Council as part of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) including a Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) service - covering the entitlement to advocacy for Service Users in specified circumstances who lack capacity and are un- befriended. This specialist, uninstructed, issue-based advocacy was introduced in the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This service may also receive additional instructed requests as part of Court of Protection processes for a Litigation Friend. Independent Care Act Advocacy including Carers Advocacy - The Care Act 2014 requires that Local Authorities arrange for an independent advocate to be available and involved during the assessment, care planning and review processes for both Service Users and Carers who would otherwise have substantial difficulty in being involved in the process. This will ensure that no matter how complex an individual's needs are, they will receive help to express their wishes and feelings, be supported in weighing up their options and have assistance in making their own decisions. General Advocacy - The Council also provides a non-statutory service, which compliments the above services. The aim of this service is to provide time limited, issue based advocacy to support people who are not eligible for the above noted advocacy services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee585f9-d75f-4f2f-8fb2-4168e68d1fa5 | | 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 | 24 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,107,680 | | 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 | EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE | | Locality | BEVERLEY | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU17 9BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire | | Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | St Mary's | | Westminster constituency | Beverley and Holderness | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2018 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee585f9-d75f-4f2f-8fb2-4168e68d1fa5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee585f9-d75f-4f2f-8fb2-4168e68d1fa5 24th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastriding.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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