WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults

Published date: 25 November 2024

Contract summary

Industry

Guidance and counselling services - 85312300

Location of contract

SW1E 6QP

Value of contract

£5,320,000

Procurement reference

tender_465573/1428401

Published date

25 November 2024

Closing date

10 January 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2032

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

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.

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More information

Additional text

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Westminster City Council

Address

64 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6QP
England

Email

tenders@westminster.gov.uk

Website

www.westminster.gov.uk

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