Integrated Advocacy Service

Tender description

Integrated Advocacy Services. This contract was to be divided into four separate lots to ensure specialist advocacy support is available for different groups of people who require assistance to have their voice heard, understand their rights, and participate in decisions about their care and wellbeing. Lot 1, 2 and 4 have been cancelled. Lot 3 has progressed to award. Lot 3: Children's Advocacy This Lot covers the provision of independent advocacy for children and young people. The service will ensure that children and young people are supported to express their views, wishes, and feelings in decisions that affect their lives. This may include children in care, care leavers, homeless young people aged 16 and 17, and those involved with social care or safeguarding processes. Advocates will support young people to understand their rights, participate in meetings and reviews, and raise concerns or complaints where appropriate. ## Contract award Title: Integrated Advocacy Services - Childrens Advocacy Lots: - Lot 3: Children's Advocacy ## Contract award Lots: - Lot 1: Mental Health Advocacy - Lot 2: Care Act Advocacy - Lot 4: Health Advocacy