--- title: "The Provision of Cross Regulator Support Advocacy and Intermediary Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c189" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c189" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c189.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c189.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-13" --- # The Provision of Cross Regulator Support Advocacy and Intermediary Project Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c189 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c189) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c189.json) ## Summary The Nursing and Midwifery Council has completed the contract process for "The Provision of Cross Regulator Support Advocacy and Intermediary Project" in the health and social work services sector. This procurement, classified under the open procedure, sought to establish a framework for lay advocates and intermediaries to support individuals involved in regulatory cases across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Key awards include active contracts for services such as Mental Health Lay Advocacy and Physical Impairment Lay Advocacy, with a total contract value of £500,000. The bidding process commenced in late June 2021, with a deadline for submissions by 29th July 2021. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health advocacy, regulatory support, and related services to contribute to public welfare and potentially expand their operations. Established suppliers in this domain can leverage their expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, training personnel for regulated professions, and providing tailored support to vulnerable individuals. Additionally, organisations that focus on mental health, communication support, and various forms of disability advocacy will find themselves well-positioned to meet the requirements set forth in this project. ## Notice We are seeking to set up a framework in order to use lay advocates and intermediaries (who have been trained and registered under the criminal justice scheme) to provide person centred support to members of the public who are involved with regulatory cases. This work relates to referrals received about a registered health or social care professional across the four countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. ### Lot Information Mental Health Lay Advocacy This work relates to referrals received about a registered health or social care professional across the four countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.To investigate a referral about an individual professional, the health and social care regulators conduct "fitness to practise" investigations which may result in a public hearing for the individual professional. Renewal: Contract extension is 2+1+1 Cognitive impairment - Learning disabilities/ difficulties; neurological disorders and Acquired brain injury lay advocacy This work relates to referrals received about a registered health or social care professional across the four countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.To investigate a referral about an individual professional, the health and social care regulators conduct "fitness to practise" investigations which may result in a public hearing for the individual professional. Renewal: Contract extension 2+1+1 Physical Impairment Lay Advocacy This work relates to referrals received about a registered health or social care professional across the four countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.To investigate a referral about an individual professional, the health and social care regulators conduct "fitness to practise" investigations which may result in a public hearing for the individual professional. Renewal: Contract Extension is 2+1+1 General Lay Advocacy This work relates to referrals received about a registered health or social care professional across the four countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.To investigate a referral about an individual professional, the health and social care regulators conduct "fitness to practise" investigations which may result in a public hearing for the individual professional. Renewal: Contract extension is 2+1+1 Intermediaries - Communication impairment (communication assessment and support to member of the public witnesses and the regulator) This work relates to referrals received about a registered health or social care professional across the four countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.To investigate a referral about an individual professional, the health and social care regulators conduct "fitness to practise" investigations which may result in a public hearing for the individual professional. Renewal: Contract extension is 2+1+1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012529-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1B 1PZ | | 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 | Marylebone | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | COMMUNICOURT; POHWER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 May 2022 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012529-2022 - 29 Jun 2021 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014870-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc - https://www.nmc.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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