Establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System for Advocacy Services

Tender description

The London Borough of Ealing is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Advocacy Services for vulnerable children and adults. This will cover services in the following categories: a) Independent Advocacy meeting Care Act duties b) Independent Mental Capacity Act (IMCA) Advocacy, including Deprivation of Liberties Services (DoLS) c) Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) meeting Mental Health Act duties d) Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (IDVA) e) Advocacy for Looked After Children f) Advocacy for Children with Additional Needs g) Advocacy for Young Carers The Dynamic Purchasing System will be established for a period of 3 years plus two possible options to extend in yearly increments up to a maximum duration of 2 years. The DPS will enable the Council to facilitate greater choice and flexibility for Advocacy services, as well as drive improvements in quality in the market. The DPS primarily will be used for block and spot procurements for Advocacy Services. Prospective service providers are invited to apply for one, more than one, or all of the categories in the DPS. Service providers will be able to apply to join the DPS at any time during the life of the DPS after it has been set up. However, for the purpose of this tender to set up the DPS applications will need to be received by 16:00 hrs on Friday 22nd January 2016 in time to receive invitations to bid for the first set of requirements, subject to successful accreditation. Services purchased via the DPS are required to be accessible to Ealing Council as outlined in the category service specifications and terms and conditions of this arrangement. The Council will use ProContract to administer the DPS. Keywords: Ealing, Dynamic Purchasing System, Health, Social, Advocacy