Social work and related services

Tender description

Hammersmith and Fulham Council is looking to commission a model of advocacy in which a lead provider would work in partnership with other providers to deliver statutory advocacy for adults in the borough. The aim of the model is to provide a single point of contact for adult statutory advocacy services for the people of Hammersmith and Fulham, to develop the local social infrastructure of the borough, and provide key links into specialist advocacy services and those who have local knowledge of services. We want to streamline our arrangement and deal with 1 main provider who would have overarching responsibility on the outcomes and quality of the advocacy delivered by partners. When applying for tender providers should will need to show how their partnerships will be delivered. The aims of our commission will be talked about in more depth on Wednesday 31st July where we will be hosting a market event at 3 Shortlands, Hammersmith. This is also an opportunity to meet other providers. To award a contract to a advocacy provider based on a set of scoring criteria. Tendering by way of an open tender will ensure the Council can appoint the most suitable provider and receive the best value for money for its residents and the Council.