Essex County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of All Age Advocacy Hub Service to Rethink Mental Illness Limited

Awarded 08 Jul 2018

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Awarded08 Jul 2018
Value£6,500,000.00
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 4mo ago5y term
Awarded 8 July 2018Expired 7 July 2023

Essex County Council awarded a contract to Rethink Mental Illness Limited for the delivery of an All Age Advocacy service across Essex.

The contract covers advocacy services for all eligible people in Essex, spanning both Children & Young People and Adult categories.

The lead provider is responsible for the co-ordination, management, and delivery of all statutory and non-statutory advocacy services required under the contract.

The contract value is £6,500,000.

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