Request For Information for Advocacy Services in Sussex

2. II.1.4 Short description

Brighton and Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council and NHS Sussex are in the process of undertaking an exercise to recommission Advocacy Services in Sussex. Prior to the commencement of a procurement, we wish to engage with key stakeholders to gather information via an online questionnaire. This is not an invitation to tender. Currently, the above commissioning authorities have an advocacy contract held by a lead provider, which covers the following services: - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Relevant Person Paid Representative (RPPR) across West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove - Independent Care Act Advocacy for West Sussex and Brighton and Hove - Independent Mental Health Advocacy for Brighton and Hove - Independent Health Complaints Advocacy for Brighton and Hove - Community advocacy for Brighton and Hove The advocacy service contract is due to expire in June 2025 and the joint commissioning authorities above are seeking to procure advocacy services beyond this date to ensure that high quality advocacy services continue to be available to all eligible residents of Sussex. In addition, the authorities are also seeking to include the following services in the recommission: - Independent Mental Health Advocacy for West Sussex - Community mental health advocacy for West Sussex