Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire for to deliver the Isle of Wight Council's responsibilities for IMHA, IMCA, Care Act Advocacy and DoLS Advocacy for vulnerable adults, and Health Complaints Advocacy
Description: The Authority are undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the commissioning to deliver the Authority's responsibilities for IMHA, IMCA, Care Act Advocacy and DoLS Advocacy for vulnerable adults, and Health Complaints Advocacy from the 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for periods up to a further 2 years. The purpose is to explore potential organisations in support of the Authority to deliver this statutory service across the Isle of Wight for our local residents. The draft specification will be published alongside the PME to ensure that potential suppliers of the service were aware of the expectations that will be required to deliver this service.
Summary: The procurement process initiated by Isle of Wight Council is currently in the planning stage. The Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, is seeking feedback from potential suppliers through a questionnaire due on 2nd February 2026. The procurement pertains to the delivery of advocacy services, including IMHA, IMCA, Care Act Advocacy, DoLS Advocacy for vulnerable adults, and Health Complaints Advocacy. This service provision is planned to start from 1st June 2026, continuing for three years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The contract, with a gross value of £1,674,000, falls under the industry category of health and social work services, situated within the UK.