Health and social work services

Tender description

For many vulnerable adults and older people, independent advocacy is the first step towards taking action to resolve issues that impact on their lives. It is based on the principles of empowerment: Those affected by a particular disadvantage are informed of their rights and choices, supported to express their views/wishes and assisted in moving towards a resolution with greater self-determination. Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) is running a simultaneous procurement process that will result in the successful provider(s) holding 1 or 2 contracts; 1 a statutory advocacy service and the other a specialist Mental Capacity Act including DoLS advocacy service. NCC are seeking an outstanding independent advocacy service that will prioritise statutory advocacy ensuring adults have a strong voice that is heard and is at the heart of assessment, care planning, safeguarding and review processes in social care, community care and general and mental health services. Contd at II.2.4). Contd from II.1.4) NCC are — Looking for an advocacy service that responds to the requirements of a number of legislative Acts, notably the Care Act 2014. Also, it must deliver a service that promotes individual well-being and prevention, supports the transition into adult care, can intervene earlier, prevent needs escalating and manage demand. — Wanting to create an integrated advocacy service that assists specific service user groups. This service will enable adult users to easily find, access and navigate the right services at the right time and to take control of their support arrangements The service will be required from 1.8.2017 for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for up to 2 years, taking the total term to a maximum of 5 years. TUPE applies to this contract. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification. The deadline for completed ITTs to be received on the LGSS eTendering Portal is 12:00 noon on Tuesday 9.5. 2017. Contd from II.1.4) NCC are — Looking for an advocacy service that responds to the requirements of a number of legislative Acts, notably the Care Act 2014. Also, it must deliver a service that promotes individual well-being and prevention, supports the transition into adult care, can intervene earlier, prevent needs escalating and manage demand. — Wanting to create an integrated advocacy service that assists specific service user groups. This service will enable adult users to easily find, access and navigate the right services at the right time and to take control of their support arrangements. The service will be required from 1.8.2017 for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for up to 2 years, taking the total term to a maximum of 5 years. TUPE applies to this contract. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification. The deadline for completed ITTs to be received on the LGSS eTendering Portal is 12:00 noon on Tuesday 9.5.2017.