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title: "PSR - Most Suitable Provider -Forensics Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc17"
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buyer: "EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# PSR - Most Suitable Provider -Forensics Advocacy Service

Buyer: EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc17

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## Summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a suitable provider for a Forensics Advocacy Service under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The tender, classified under counselling services (CPV 85312320), is specifically for statutory advocacy required for inpatients and community patients within the Forensic Service. The service is mandated by the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2015), and Care Act (2014), and is currently provided by The Advocacy Project commissioned by the London Borough of Hackney. The procurement process is at the tender stage with a tender period ending on 7th April 2025. The value of the contract is £120,000 GBP with an initial duration of two years and an option to extend for an additional twelve months. The trust's headquarters are located at The Robert Dolan House, London.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health advocacy services. Ideal candidates are those with experience in statutory advocacy, community health services, and the ability to provide additional non-statutory advocacy. Businesses capable of offering both individual and group advocacy services, along with skills in supporting longer-term patient engagement, will find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement method is through a restricted procedure, ensuring that only qualified and capable providers are shortlisted and selected. Interested businesses must submit their applications electronically by the stated deadline through the specified submission portal.

## Notice

(This not a call for competition)
Statutory advocacy is required when service users are legally entitled to an advocate. This applies to all inpatients in the Forensic Service and also too many community patients, due to them being subject to the Mental Health Act (1983). For this reason, an Independent Mental Health Act Advocate (IMHA) service is provided to patients of the ELFT Forensic Service by The Advocacy Project, which is commissioned by London Borough of Hackney

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Statutory advocacy is required when service users are legally entitled to an advocate. This applies to all inpatients in the Forensic Service and also too many community patients, due to them being subject to the Mental Health Act (1983). For this reason, an Independent Mental Health Act Advocate (IMHA) service is provided to patients of the ELFT Forensic Service by The Advocacy Project, which is commissioned by London Borough of Hackney. If a service user has been assessed as having a lack of mental capacity in relation to making a specific decision about their lives, a best interests decision is made under the Mental Capacity Act and this is supported by an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate, as required within the Mental Capacity Act (2015), which is also provided by The Advocacy Project. Finally, Care Act Advocacy is provided by The Advocacy Project in relation to the Care Act (2014).
Additional advocacy can be provided outside the above legal frameworks. This can be provided to all service users, whether or not the above legislation applies to them. Additional advocacy can be provided by a paid advocate or volunteer. Many providers of statutory advocacy are able to offer additional advocacy and have the relevant skills and experience to do so effectively.
Additional advocacy can be provided either on an individual or group basis, in order to support service users in being able to speak up for themselves. This could support longer-term advocacy support and help service users in speaking out in meetings, accompanied if needed, and writing letters to raise concerns and complaints.
East London NHS Foundation Trust wishes to sub-contract a provider to provide an additional Advocacy Service for the Forensic Directorate.

Renewal: The Preferred provider(s) shall be awarded a contract for 2 years + option of 1 x 12 months extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012898-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 | EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 14:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012898-2025
- 2 Apr 2025 at 14:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012561-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.elft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//

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