--- title: "Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-134380" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-134380" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-134380.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-134380.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP" published: "2024-06-10" --- # Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-134380 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-134380) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-134380.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, acting on behalf of multiple Health Boards in Wales, has completed the procurement process for the Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service. The contract is valued at GBP 3,330,864 and covers regions in North Wales, South East Wales, and South West Wales. The tender involved multiple lots with specific delivery locations and criteria. The procurement method was an open procedure, aimed at providing services in the healthcare industry. This tender opportunity presents significant business growth potential for organisations specializing in healthcare and advocacy services. Businesses interested in providing IMCA services in Wales, particularly in the regions of North Wales, South East Wales, and South West Wales, are well-suited to compete. The contract offers a substantial value and the opportunity for potential contract extensions, providing long-term prospects for growth and collaboration with the participating Health Boards. ## 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134380 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 1 Jun 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | ST ASAPH | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL17 0JL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134380 - 18 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134380 - 30 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134380 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG448613 Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service - Velindre NHS Trust on behalf of Cardiff and Vale, Aneurin Bevan, Cwm Taf, Swansea Bay, Hywel Dda, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Boards are inviting 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. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480561 Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Service - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-134380 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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