Health and social work services

Tender description

The Service is split to 2 lots: Lot 1 is for the provision of an advocacy hub, including the delivery of statutory and non-statutory advocacy for all vulnerable residents of Knowsley; and any person directed under statutory legislation where KMBC is the designated local authority. Lot 2 is for the provision of statutory children's advocacy for children and young people resident to Knowsley. Lot 1 — Knowsley Independent Advocacy Hub The Provider of lot 1 will operate a central hub to triage all advocacy referrals in Knowsley. It will provide independent advocacy for vulnerable Knowsley residents. It will also provide advocacy support on local projects, generic issue based advocacy, parental advocacy, and Self / Peer Advocacy. The Provider of lot 2 will be responsible for all children's advocacy. The Provider of lot 2 will develop relationships with the Provider of lot 1 to ensure timely reaction to appropriate referrals; and create a system to effectively report relevant information. Both Providers of lots 1 and 2 will work together to ensure children who are transitioning to adult services have a seamless transition to adults advocacy. Both lots will be tendered simultaneously and a working relationship should be agreed during the contracts' implementation phase. The same provider may bid for both lots.