Dorset Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Pan Dorset Advocacy Service to Swan Advocacy Network

Awarded 31 May 2023

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Awarded31 May 2023
Value£4,137,052.25
SupplierSwan Advocacy Network
AgencyDorset Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 May 2023Expired 30 May 2026

About

Dorset Council awarded a contract to Swan Advocacy Network for a Single Pan Dorset Advocacy Service, in collaboration with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, NHS Dorset, and Dorset Hospitals University Foundation Trust.

The service includes Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA - LPS / DoLS) with Safeguarding Advocacy, Litigation Friend and Relevant Persons Representative (RPR); Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA); Care Act Advocacy including for parents with Care Act eligible needs; General/Generic Advocacy (non-statutory); CHC Advocacy; Advocacy for parents during care proceedings who are not Care Act eligible (Children's Services); and Carers Advocacy (not under the Care Act).

The contract value is £4,137,052.25, with a potential term of 5 years.

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