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title: "CWC23058 - Statutory Advocacy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044688"
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buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# CWC23058 - Statutory Advocacy

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044688

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## Summary

The Wolverhampton City Council has completed the procurement process for the "CWC23058 - Statutory Advocacy" services in the social work and related services category. The contract worth £1,356,360 encompasses services such as Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, and Health Complaints Advocacy. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the buying organisation aims to provide integrated services to streamline processes and improve client support.

This tender opportunity, led by Wolverhampton City Council, offers businesses in the social work and advocacy sectors the chance to compete for service provision contracts. The procurement stage is now at the award phase with an active contract status. Companies experienced in delivering statutory advocacy services, complying with various regulatory acts, are well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The contract provides the potential for long-term collaboration with the council, ensuring continuity of advocacy support and valuable service provision.

## Notice

The Council has legal duties to comply with the following legislation and provide or commission the following services in response: * Care Act Advocacy to comply with the Care Act 2014 * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Advocacy (IMCA DoLS), and Relevant Paid Persons Representative Service (RPPR) to comply with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Capacity Amendment Act 2019 * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to comply with the Mental Health Act 1983 * Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS) to comply with the NHS and Social Care Act 2012. This service consolidates the following requirements into an integrated service provision: * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * IMCA Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (IMCA DoLS) * Relevant Persons Paid Representative (RPPR)/Volunteer Relevant Persons Representative (VRPR) * Care Act Advocacy (CAA) * Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS) locally branded as Wolverhampton Health Advocacy Complaints Service (WHACS) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Community Advocacy (Non-Statutory Advocacy) It is intended that integration of these services will enable the following benefits: * A consistent service with streamlined processes * Reduce duplication and improve service delivery * Improve awareness for potential clients and referrers to make appropriate referrals and seek support at an early stage * Continuity of advocacy support to individuals receiving a service * Reduce the number of times that clients must describe their experiences to different advocates and Providers * An efficient and effective service for the people who will use it and ensuring value for money * Enable the flexible deployment of resources to manage demand. The total value for this provision is PS1,356,360. The value for each service per annum is the following: * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) - PS69,173.85 * IMCA Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (IMCA DoLS) - PS30,924.78 * Care Act Advocacy - PS30,924.78 * Relevant Persons Paid Representative (RPPR)/Volunteer Relevant Persons Representative (VRPR) - PS65,376.07 * Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS) locally branded as Wolverhampton Health Advocacy Complaints Service (WHACS) - PS33,094.94 * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) - PS28,212.08 * Community Advocacy (Non-Statutory Advocacy) - PS13,563.50

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has legal duties to comply with the following legislation and provide or commission the following services in response: * Care Act Advocacy to comply with the Care Act 2014 * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Advocacy (IMCA DoLS), and Relevant Paid Persons Representative Service (RPPR) to comply with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Capacity Amendment Act 2019 * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to comply with the Mental Health Act 1983 * Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS) to comply with the NHS and Social Care Act 2012. This Contract will have an option to extend until 15th August 2029. Overarching Service Outcomes The Advocacy service... * Is person centred - listens to and understands the views and concerns of clients * Safeguards the rights, dignity, and privacy of clients * Effectively represents and promotes the views, values, beliefs, and best interests of clients * Effectively works with other agencies to provide a seamless service * Effectively involves clients in peer/self-advocacy * Is responsive to client/stakeholder feedback/comments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021344-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £1,356,360 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2024 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021344-2024
- 7 Mar 2024 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007403-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
- http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com

## Provenance

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