Social work and related services

Tender description

Subject to Council governance procedures The London Borough of Camden is proposing to re-tender the following Statutory Advocacy Services with a new contract expected to commence on 1.10.2019. Subject to Council governance procedures The London Borough of Camden is proposing to re-tender the following Statutory Advocacy Services with a new contract expected to commence on 1.10.2019: — Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), — Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS), — Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR), — Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), — Advocacy relating to the Care Act: Needs assessment and preparing a care and support plan (Section 9 and Section 25 of the Care Act). Carers assessment (Section 10 of the Care Act). Reviewing a care and support plan (Section 27 of the Care Act). Safeguarding (Section 68 of the Care Act). The London Borough of Camden also commissions non-statutory (generic) advocacy, which enables people who have complex needs and require support, to express their views, have their voice heard and make informed choices. The current generic advocacy provision relates to the following cohorts: — Older Adults, — Adults with a mental health problem, — Adults with Learning Disabilities. The Council would like to explore its options for continuing to commission non-statutory advocacy services through this engagement, in order to inform our procurement strategy. The council would be very grateful if your organisation would complete the questionnaire that can be found on our We Are Camden site at the following web address (please cut and paste or type into your web browser): https://consultations.wearecamden.org/children-schools-families/camden-advocacy-services/