--- title: "WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae73464e-89ef-477f-9fe9-da36af68b89f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae73464e-89ef-477f-9fe9-da36af68b89f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae73464e-89ef-477f-9fe9-da36af68b89f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae73464e-89ef-477f-9fe9-da36af68b89f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-28" --- # WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae73464e-89ef-477f-9fe9-da36af68b89f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae73464e-89ef-477f-9fe9-da36af68b89f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae73464e-89ef-477f-9fe9-da36af68b89f.json) ## Summary Westminster City Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults," targeting the guidance and counselling services industry. The procurement aims to secure a lead provider for statutory advocacy services for adults with health and social care needs within Westminster City Council (WCC) and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), with responsibilities extending to out-of-borough cases where statutory obligations are maintained. This tender process, classified under CPV code 85312300, follows an open procedure above the threshold and will close on 15th January 2025 at noon, with the contract period commencing on 28th July 2025 and ending on 27th July 2032. The delivery location is specified as SW1E 6QP, London, United Kingdom, and the total contract value is estimated at £5,320,000. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in advocacy services, particularly those experienced in handling complex health and social care cases. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with skilled advocates capable of providing statutory services such as IMCA, DOLs Paid Representatives, IMHA, ICAA, and IHCA. The successful lead provider will not only offer direct advocacy services but also coordinate training and development for local and specialist providers, enhancing the workforce's skills to meet diverse cultural and linguistic needs. This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses to expand their service offerings and impact within the advocacy sector. ## Notice Commissioners wish to procure a single gateway service into Advocacy Services, for Adults with Health and Social Care Needs, in WCC and RBKC, and for people outside the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a statutory responsibility for the provision of these services. The contract will also encompass the provision of out of borough IMCA and Deprivation of Liberty Standards paid representatives. Under the new service model, a Lead Provider would be contracted to provide Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults. This requires the provision of skilled advocates, with specialist knowledge and training. The 'lead provider' would be responsible for the following: 1. Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services (IMCA, DOLs Paid Representatives, IMHA, ICAA and IHCA) - ensuring continuity of advocates for service users. 2. Coordination of the provision of Statutory Advocacy Services for persons living outside of the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a duty to provide services. 3. Ensuring the skills of the advocacy workforce across the entire pathway - providing training and development to local and specialist providers to increase the pool of qualified advocates in the borough to meet the language and cultural needs of the individuals seeking support. 4. DOLs requirements. Additional information: This opportunity and all associated procurement documents will be accessible via our City of Westminster Procurement and Contracts portal ("the Portal"), kindly visit https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com and search for the following reference: ITT_30090. If you have any questions, please submit these through the portal. Our portal is free to register on. To view details of the Opportunity via the Portal please click the following link and click on Opportunities: https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com Or browse as follows: - Connect to https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com - Enter your Username and Password - Go to Published Opportunities - Click on the Project Title to view details ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a2fb9c-d68a-4f14-92da-3653cd9d4dd3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,320,000 | | 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 | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1E 6QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2024 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a2fb9c-d68a-4f14-92da-3653cd9d4dd3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a2fb9c-d68a-4f14-92da-3653cd9d4dd3 28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.westminster.gov.uk - https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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