Award of Advocacy Services for Adults to Rethink by Durham County Council
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Advocacy Services for Adults to Rethink by Durham County Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2018
Awarded31 Mar 2018
Value£1,180,000.00
SupplierRethink
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 7mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2018Expired 30 Mar 2020
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Durham County Council awarded a contract to Rethink for advocacy services for adults, covering three lots: Care Act Advocacy and Community Advocacy (Lot 1), Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Paid Relevant Persons Representative services (Lot 2), and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) (Lot 3).
The contract value is £1,180,000.
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