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title: "IMCA/IMHA and Care Act Advocacy Service for Vulnerable Adults on The Isle of Wight"
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# IMCA/IMHA and Care Act Advocacy Service for Vulnerable Adults on The Isle of Wight

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9796553-c17f-4e4d-91b3-cb31960f2ca2

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking tenders for the "IMCA/IMHA and Care Act Advocacy Service for Vulnerable Adults" as part of a procurement process governed by the Open Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This tender falls within the health and social work services category and aims to provide independent advocacy services to vulnerable adults on the Isle of Wight, including individuals residing in HM Prison Isle of Wight. The contract is valued at £1,055,000, with the service period starting from 1st June 2021 and running until 31st May 2024. The tender application period closed on 15th January 2021.

This opportunity may be advantageous for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social care advocacy. Businesses equipped to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including individuals with mental health challenges and learning disabilities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council aims for high-quality, demand-driven services that meet the regulatory advocacy requirements, potentially creating a robust avenue for growth in this critical service area.

## Notice

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate), IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocacy) and Care Act Advocacy for Vulnerable Adults on the Isle of Wight. This procurement follows the Open Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Authority's vision for all commissioned services is that they should be of high quality, effective, and led by demand, need and the desired outcomes of people living on the Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight Authority are seeking to deliver an independent advocacy service to meet the needs of vulnerable adult Island residents including people who are an ordinary resident of HM Prison Isle of Wight. The service will be easily accessible, clear in their duty and professional boundaries, responsive and timely. The successful supplier of this service will ensure a high-quality service which complies with The Care and Support (Independent Advocacy Support) (No.2) Regulations 2014. The Advocacy Service for Vulnerable Adults on the Isle of Wight will deliver the statutory duties of the Isle of Wight Authority for provision of independent advocacy under the terms of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 including the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Paid Representatives) which will be amended by the forthcoming changes within the Mental Capacity Amendment Act 2019. The service will provide advocacy support across all categories of need including, but not limited to, adults with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, physical and sensory impairments. The service will also support carers including family and other unpaid carers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708e63e6-4338-4fa2-be73-955b14ee5df1 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,055,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £999,550 |
| 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWAN ADVOCACY NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708e63e6-4338-4fa2-be73-955b14ee5df1
- 4 Jan 2021 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e10a5c-54d5-4e72-bd50-cb896a554ccc
- 20 Nov 2020 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb4ad8c-0092-46b5-a664-c7ef073c7e20
- 19 Nov 2020 at 17:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/073e6c89-c8b0-4a8c-b045-860bda8cb7ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708e63e6-4338-4fa2-be73-955b14ee5df1
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e10a5c-54d5-4e72-bd50-cb896a554ccc
  4th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb4ad8c-0092-46b5-a664-c7ef073c7e20
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/073e6c89-c8b0-4a8c-b045-860bda8cb7ec
  19th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f838a566-2828-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iwight.com

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