Published date: 21 March 2017

This notice was replaced on 7 June 2017

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

Awarded contract (published 7 June 2017)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Guidance and counselling services - 85312300

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

2017/S 055-101797

Published date

21 March 2017

Closing date

18 April 2017

Contract start date

27 July 2017

Contract end date

26 July 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

The provision of independent advocacy for adults at risk is crucially important in promoting their independence,involvement and interests and in supporting them in making choices, taking decisions, securing rights andacting in their own interests, as well as contributing to the life of the community and being fully engaged insociety.
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For people who lack capacity in specific situations, access to specialist advocacy can empower and protectIndividuals in decision making processes.
This Service Specification and accompanying performance management framework set out the requirements,outcomes and standards that the Council expects the Provider to comply with in the delivery of the following which the Provider will provide for and on behalf of the Council:
i. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy
ii. Relevant Persons Representative
iii. Litigation Friend
iv. Independent Mental Health Advocacy
v. Care Act 2014

About the buyer

Contact name

Issy Langley

Address

Sunderland City Council
Civic Centre, Burdon Road
Sunderland
SR2 7DN
England

Email

issy.langley@sunderland.gov.uk