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title: "WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be76"
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# WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be76

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## Summary

Westminster City Council is seeking to procure a comprehensive statutory advocacy service for adults with health and social care needs within the boroughs of Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea, as well as for individuals residing outside these areas where the Council maintains responsibility. The tender, titled "WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults," falls under the industry category of Guidance and Counselling Services (CPV: 85312300). This procurement, currently in the tender stage, invites submissions by 12:00 on 10 January 2025. Key dates include the end of the supplier clarification period at 17:00 on 18 December 2024. The project encompasses services such as IMCA, DoLS Paid Representatives, and coordinated advocacy services, with an estimated contract value of £5,320,000 over an initial period of approximately five years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care advocacy services. Companies with expertise in statutory advocacy, including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Standards (DoLS) Paid Representatives, and those capable of developing and coordinating a qualified workforce to meet diverse language and cultural needs, would be well-suited to compete. The successful lead provider will offer continuity of service and ensure the seamless provision and coordination of advocacy, both within and outside the boroughs. This contract can facilitate business growth by expanding service delivery and establishing long-term relationships with local authorities in a vital area of public health and social care.

## Notice

Commissioners wish to procure a single gateway service into Advocacy Services, for Adults with Health and Social Care Needs, in WCC and RBKC, and for people outside the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a statutory responsibility for the provision of these services. The contract will also encompass the provision of out of borough IMCA and Deprivation of Liberty Standards paid representatives. Under the new service model, a Lead Provider would be contracted to provide Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults. This requires the provision of skilled advocates, with specialist knowledge and training. The 'lead provider' would be responsible for the following: 1. Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services (IMCA, DOLs Paid Representatives, IMHA, ICAA and IHCA) - ensuring continuity of advocates for service users. 2. Coordination of the provision of Statutory Advocacy Services for persons living outside of the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a duty to provide services. 3. Ensuring the skills of the advocacy workforce across the entire pathway - providing training and development to local and specialist providers to increase the pool of qualified advocates in the borough to meet the language and cultural needs of the individuals seeking support. 4. DOLs requirements. Detailed service provision of all services can be found in the Specification and viewed via https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Commissioners wish to procure a single gateway service into Advocacy Services, for Adults with Health and Social Care Needs, in WCC and RBKC, and for people outside the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a statutory responsibility for the provision of these services. The contract will also encompass the provision of out of borough IMCA and Deprivation of Liberty Standards paid representatives. Under the new service model, a Lead Provider would be contracted to provide Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults. This requires the provision of skilled advocates, with specialist knowledge and training. The 'lead provider' would be responsible for the following: 1. Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services (IMCA, DOLs Paid Representatives, IMHA, ICAA and IHCA) - ensuring continuity of advocates for service users. 2. Coordination of the provision of Statutory Advocacy Services for persons living outside of the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a duty to provide services. 3. Ensuring the skills of the advocacy workforce across the entire pathway - providing training and development to local and specialist providers to increase the pool of qualified advocates in the borough to meet the language and cultural needs of the individuals seeking support. 4. DOLs requirements.

Renewal: 2-year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038022-2024 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,320,000 |
| Lots value | £5,320,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038022-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

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