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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-h6vhtk-02a7df

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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 their initiative to provide high-quality advocacy services for vulnerable adults on the Isle of Wight. This procurement falls under the services category in health and social work, with the open procedure method having been employed for bids. The tender was initiated on 20 April 2021, with relevant activities linked to the service being described as complying with various regulatory requirements. The contract, valued at £999,550, includes an initial term of three years, with an option for a two-year extension, providing a significant opportunity for engaged suppliers. The services are to be provided at delivery addresses across the UK, specifically on the Isle of Wight.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health advocacy and support services, particularly those with experience in working with vulnerable populations including individuals with learning disabilities, dementia, and mental health needs. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality personnel, effective monitoring, and a commitment to meeting diverse client needs would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council seeks suppliers capable of delivering responsive, professional services with a focus on quality outcomes, thereby creating avenues for growth in social service sectors and expanding the reach of advocacy services across the region.

## Notice

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") inviteed 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") inviteed 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. 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 Council is 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.

Options: Contract is for an initial term of three years with the option to extend for up to a further two years at the sole discretion of the authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008302-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £999,550 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008302-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iwight.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:560589-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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