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title: "Independent Adult Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031a47"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031a47.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-09"
---

# Independent Adult Advocacy Services

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031a47

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of Independent Adult Advocacy Services by Sunderland City Council, located in Sunderland, UK. This contract falls under the health and social work services category and was initiated through an open procedure. The tender period ended on 25th March 2022, with a contract value of £4,340,255. The services needed include Independent Mental Capacity Advocates, Relevant Person’s Representatives, and Independent Mental Health Advocates, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in advocacy or mental health support. Companies with expertise in providing statutory advocacy and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open nature of the procurement process allows for a diverse range of applicants, enabling smaller and innovative firms to engage alongside larger suppliers.

## Notice

The provision of Statutory Independent Adult Advocacy Services. The service will include: 1. Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA) 2. Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) / Appropriate Person 3. Litigation Friend 4. Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA) 5. Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) 6. Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Statutory Independent Adult Advocacy Services. The service will include: 1. Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA) 2. Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) / Appropriate Person 3. Litigation Friend 4. Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA) 5. Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) 6. Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015905-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,340,255 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICEABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2022 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015905-2022
- 23 Feb 2022 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005035-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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