Published date: 5 January 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.


Closing: 10 February 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£0 to £807,000

Procurement reference

DN227457

Published date

5 January 2017

Closing date

10 February 2017

Contract start date

1 September 2017

Contract end date

31 August 2020

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

This service is for the provision of an independent advocacy service for Buckinghamshire that meets the statutory requirements placed on local authorities under the following legislation: • Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) under Mental Capacity Act 2005 • Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) under Mental Health Act 2007 • Care Act Advocacy under Care Act 2014. The successful provider must fully understand the principle legislation and statutory requirements relating to the provision of independent advocacy. The provider must keep up to date on related judgements and consultations and their implications and applications to the service The contract is for a period of three years commencing on 1st September 2017. There is an option to extend for a further 24 months

More information

Attachments

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Helen Bold

Address

County Hall
Walton Street
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
England

Email

hbold@buckscc.gov.uk

Website

www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk