Provision of Advocacy Services - AWARD

ASC091 - Provision of Advocacy Services

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites tenders for the provision of Advocacy Services to provide high-quality advocacy support to Service Users. The Services are a vital part of ensuring people are effectively supported with health and social care and other needs, and the processes and decisions in relation to these. This will ensure that the Service User's voice or best interests are at the heart of any decisions made.

There will be general requirements for all advocacy services, and:

1. Care Act Advocacy
2. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy / Deprivation of Liberty (IMCA/ IMCA DoLS) and Relevant Paid Person Representatives (RPPR)
3. Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and Inpatient Mental Health Advocacy
4. Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICAS)
5. Generic Advocacy

The successful contractor will be required to deliver Advocacy Services in compliance with legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Amendment Act 2005 and the Amendment Act 2019, Mental Health Act 1983 and NHS and Social Care Act 2012, and to support and empower Service Users to meet key outcomes: to improve their voice, independence and opportunities.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents.

In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: Wednesday 30th December 2020 at 12:00 noon