Published date: 19 January 2021

This notice was replaced on 29 April 2021

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

Awarded contract (published 29 April 2021)

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

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£1,900,000

Procurement reference

WIGN001-DN519097-89110369

Published date

19 January 2021

Closing date

19 February 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

7 June 2021

Contract end date

6 June 2026

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

Wigan Council is seeking dynamic partners to deliver statutory and non-statutory advocacy services across the Wigan Borough. The providers must be able to demonstrate innovative practice and be creative in their approach to delivering a wide variety of services. The providers will work collaboratively with partners who specialise in delivering specific areas of advocacy including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Relevant Persons Representative (RPR), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Care Act and General Advocacy.

The specific areas of advocacy have been divided into the following Lots:
LOT 1 Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental
Health Advocacy (IMHA), Mental Health Advocate and Relevant
Persons Representative (RPR).

LOT 2 Care Act Advocacy.

LOT 3 Children's Advocacy.

About the buyer

Contact name

Mark Holden

Address

Wigan Council Wigan Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan
Wigan
WN1 1YN
England

Telephone

+44 1942486260

Email

m.holden@wigan.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wigan.gov.uk/