--- title: "MKC - Advocacy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f350624f-0293-46c6-95ff-198ffbae0edd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f350624f-0293-46c6-95ff-198ffbae0edd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f350624f-0293-46c6-95ff-198ffbae0edd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f350624f-0293-46c6-95ff-198ffbae0edd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-24" --- # MKC - Advocacy Service Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f350624f-0293-46c6-95ff-198ffbae0edd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f350624f-0293-46c6-95ff-198ffbae0edd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f350624f-0293-46c6-95ff-198ffbae0edd.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Advocacy Service is being conducted by Milton Keynes Council, which aims to provide an independent advocacy service in compliance with the statutory requirements defined in the Care Act 2014 and associated legislation. This open procedure tender, titled "MKC - Advocacy Service," falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 24th November 2017, with the contract set to commence on 28th January 2018 and run for an initial term of three years, with an option to extend for a further two years. The total value of the contract is estimated at £480,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in advocacy, mental health support, and care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in statutory advocacy, as well as those providing related support services, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By partnering with local voluntary and community sectors, businesses can enhance their proposal to better align with the council's objectives and fulfill the needs of diverse service users in the community. ## Notice Milton Keynes Council requires an independent advocacy service which meets all statutory requirements for the provision of independent advocacy under the terms of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The service will be provided across all categories of need, including adults with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, physical and sensory impairment and young people in transition to adult services. Advocates providing statutory advocacy have clearly defined roles and functions. They support specific people in pre-defined circumstances with particular decisions or activities. People accessing statutory advocacy have a legal right to do so. The statutory provision specified in this contract will ensure that the Council's legal obligations are met and service users are effectively supported to be involved in decisions regarding their care and support. This Service is being commissioned to meet the Council's statutory advocacy responsibilities in relation to: * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Including Adult protection cases that involve vulnerable people * Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) * Care Act * NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) The Independent Advocacy Service will also be required to provide leadership in respect of wider advocacy matters across Milton Keynes, working in partnership with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and advice providers to ensure that the concept of advocacy is understood and that support is available to any person who may have genuine difficulty articulating or negotiating their needs and personal goals. Contract is for 3 years with potential to extend for further 2 years. Contract starting on 1 July 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972573b9-f438-41fa-ae8d-e14cdbee22a3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2017 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972573b9-f438-41fa-ae8d-e14cdbee22a3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972573b9-f438-41fa-ae8d-e14cdbee22a3 24th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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