IMCA/IMHA and Care Act Advocacy Service for Vulnerable Adults on The Isle of Wight

A Contract Award Notice
by ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year (est.)
Value
£1000K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
20 Apr 2021
Delivery
01 Jun 2021 to 31 May 2026 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Isle of Wight:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

The Isle of Wight Council (“the Authority”) inviteed Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers (“Potential Suppliers”) for the provision of IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate), IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocacy) and Care Act Advocacy for Vulnerable Adults on the Isle of Wight.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Authority’s vision for all commissioned services is that they should be of high quality, effective, and led by demand, need and the desired outcomes of people living on the Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight Council is seeking to deliver an independent advocacy service to meet the needs of vulnerable adult Island residents including people who are an ordinary resident of HM Prison Isle of Wight. The service will be easily accessible, clear in their duty and professional boundaries, responsive and timely. The successful supplier of this service will ensure a high-quality service which complies with The Care and Support (Independent Advocacy Support) (No.2) Regulations 2014. The Advocacy Service for Vulnerable Adults on the Isle of Wight will deliver the statutory duties of the Isle of Wight Authority for provision of independent advocacy under the terms of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 including the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Paid Representatives) which will be amended by the forthcoming changes within the Mental Capacity Amendment Act 2019. The service will provide advocacy support across all categories of need including, but not limited to, adults with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, physical and sensory impairments. The service will also support carers including family and other unpaid carers.

Award Detail

1 Swan Advocacy Network Swan (Salisbury)
  • IMCA/IMHA and Care Act Advocacy Service for Vulnerable Adults on The Isle of Wight
  • Reference: 008302-2021-1
  • Value: £999,550

Renewal Options

Contract is for an initial term of three years with the option to extend for up to a further two years at the sole discretion of the authority.

Award Criteria

Overview of organisation to deliver the specification 15
Measuring Outcomes and evidence 10
Quality Personnel, measures and management 7.5
Feedback measurements and improvement 5
Varying needs of the service users and diverse groups 10
Referrals 5
Staff and monitoring 7.5
Effective TUPE transfer 2.5
Mobilisation challenges 5
Social value 2.5
Value for money 10
price 20

CPV Codes

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

  • Options are available.

Other Information

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