Award of Advocacy Services for IMCA, Healthwatch, Care Act, and NHS Complaints
Cumbria County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Advocacy Services for IMCA, Healthwatch, Care Act, and NHS Complaints
Awarded 31 Mar 2016
Awarded31 Mar 2016
Value£2,772,000.00
AgencyCumbria County Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2016Expired 30 Mar 2020
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Cumbria County Council awarded a contract to People First Independent Advocacy for the provision of advocacy services under Lot 1, covering Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Healthwatch, Care Act, and NHS complaints.
The contract value is £2,772,000.
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