Published date: 9 October 2018

This notice was replaced on 26 February 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 26 February 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£103,000

Procurement reference

LBOWF001-DN365126-84716947

Published date

9 October 2018

Closing date

21 November 2018

Contract start date

1 March 2019

Contract end date

1 March 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

As part of its Think Family 2020 Strategy, the London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) has set out a clear vision for our families to be safe, well, independent and resilient.

To support the delivery of this vision, and in line with its statutory responsibilities, the Authority intends to commission specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services to be delivered on an individual basis to service users.

Advocacy is usually defined as a process or intervention that ensures vulnerable people have a voice. Mental illness and lack of mental capacity can mean that individuals can find it difficult to speak up for themselves and be heard. This impact upon decision-making and the opportunities to exercise choice that can result in marginalisation and social exclusion.


About the buyer

Address

Waltham Forest Town Hall
701 Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17 4JF
England

Email

procurement@walthamforest.gov.uk

Website

http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/