Award of Generic Issue-Based Advocacy Service with Independent Advocacy to POhWER by Sandwell Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Generic Issue-Based Advocacy Service with Independent Advocacy to POhWER by Sandwell Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2016
Awarded31 Mar 2016
Value£426,292.00
SupplierPOhWER
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2016Expired 30 Mar 2020
About
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to POhWER for the provision of a generic issue-based advocacy service, including independent advocacy, to residents or those registered with a GP within Sandwell.
The service provides advocacy support to individuals referred by the Council who cannot fully engage with assessment, support planning, or care review processes and lack an appropriate adult to represent them, fulfilling the Council's responsibilities under the Care Act 2014.
The contract is for a four-year period commencing 1 April 2016, with a value of £426,292.
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