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title: "Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f7d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2024-06-10"
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# Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f7d9

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) is representing multiple Health Boards in Wales for the provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service. The procurement process involves a tender for this service, targeting organisations to deliver assistance in important medical and accommodation decision-making for vulnerable individuals. The contract initial period is 24 months, with options to extend for up to two more 12-month periods. The tender is managed through an open procedure and covers different regions within Wales.

This tender offers business opportunities for organisations specializing in health and social work services. The IMCA service aims to support individuals lacking decision-making capacity, catering to specific health boards in Wales. For businesses interested in this contract, demonstrating the ability to provide quality IMCA services tailored to the needs of the Health Boards, such as adult protection cases and care reviews, is essential for successful participation in this procurement process.

## Notice

Velindre University NHS Trust on behalf of Cardiff and Vale UHB, Aneurin Bevan UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Swansea Bay UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB invited suitably qualified organisations to express an interest for provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service (IMCA). The purpose of the IMCA service is to help particularly vulnerable people who lack the capacity to make important decisions about serious medical treatment and changes of accommodation. It is available to those who have no family or friends whom it would be appropriate to consult about these decisions. The service includes adult protection cases (POVAs) and care reviews. IMCA also has a role in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) process. An IMCA may be instructed by the Supervisory Body to support a person for whom an authorisation is being sought; or to undertake the role of the Relevant Person's Representative, or to provide assistance to the relevant person and their representative in exercising their rights under the legislation.

### Lot Information

North Wales

Bidder for this lot will be expected to cover IMCA services within the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board which covers the whole of North Wales

Renewal: This contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for 2 further years in one year increments

South East Wales

Bidders for this lot will be expected to provide IMCA services for the Health Boards in South East Wales. Which are: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Renewal: This contract is for 2 years with the option to extender for a further 2 years in one year increments.

South West Wales

The Bidders for this lot will be expected to provide IMCA services to the Health Boards within South West Wales which are: Swansea Bay University Health Board Hywel Dda University Health Board

Renewal: This Contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in one year increments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017890-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This service may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,330,864 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,450,864 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ADVOCACY SUPPORT CYMRU; CONWY & DENBIGHSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2024 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017890-2024
- 18 Sep 2023 at 07:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027441-2023
- 30 Aug 2023 at 07:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025395-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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