London Borough of Brent · Awarded contract
Awarded

Advocacy Services for Brent and Harrow

Awarded 01 Dec 2026

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Awarded01 Dec 2026
Value£2,669,229.07
SupplierPOWHER
AgencyLondon Borough of Brent
RegionLondon
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 3y 1mo3y term, 4% elapsed
Awarded 1 Dec 2026Expires 30 Nov 2029

About

The London Borough of Brent (the Council) is inviting tenderers to bid in this competition for the award of the Advocacy Service.

Brent Council is also undertaking this procurement on behalf of the London Borough of Harrow for the commissioning of statutory advocacy services, including Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and the Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR).

Advocacy is available to Individuals who lack capacity, understanding of complex legislation and need support for their voice to be heard and their preferences to be known with regards to their care and medical treatments or where they live.

Each Council will hold an individual contract for an initial term of three years with the provision for a single extension period of two years.

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