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title: "Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a76163b-0572-4f9a-b2fd-42990d889dc5"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT"
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# Advocacy Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a76163b-0572-4f9a-b2fd-42990d889dc5

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## Summary

The London Borough of Brent has awarded a contract for Advocacy Services to POhWER. The contract, valued at £801,000 GBP, involves providing advocacy services for carers. The contract period is from 8th July 2023 to 31st May 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 30th March 2023. The contract falls under the services category of Health and social work services, with additional classifications in Other community, social and personal services.

This opportunity for business growth in Advocacy Services from the London Borough of Brent is suitable for SMEs and VCS Enterprises. Businesses familiar with providing services related to Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Relevant Person's Paid Representative, Rule 1.2 Representative, and Independent Care Advocacy under the Care Act 2014 would be well-suited to compete. The contract provides a pathway for carers to access necessary support and services over a potential period of up to three years, offering opportunities for sustainable business development within the specified industry categories.

## Notice

Brent Council is seeking a single provider/organisation to deliver an Advocacy Service for Carers. The contract will be awarded for up to three years, on an initial one year term with the possibility of two, one year extensions. The Service will provide a pathway for carers to access the support they need, and which is available to them. Providers will need to be familiar with the principal legislation, and statutory requirements relating to the provision of: * Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR) * Rule 1.2 Representative (Community DoLS) * Independent Care Advocacy under the Care Act 2014

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0184e6d3-a456-43fc-9dad-5d928e70de40 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £706,486 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £801,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT |
| Locality | WEMBLEY |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA9 0FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Wembley Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brent West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2023 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0184e6d3-a456-43fc-9dad-5d928e70de40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0184e6d3-a456-43fc-9dad-5d928e70de40
  16th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6ca935a-bdb6-ed11-8120-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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