Islington · Awarded contract

Awarded

Award of Single Advocacy Service for Adults with Health and Social Care Needs in Islington

Awarded 31 Jul 2016

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Awarded31 Jul 2016

Value£1,575,000.00

SupplierPOhWER

AgencyIslington

RegionLondon

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 5y 3mo ago5y term

Awarded 31 July 2016Expired 30 July 2021

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Islington awarded a contract to POhWER for the provision of a single advocacy service for adults with health and social care needs in Islington and for individuals outside the borough where Islington retains statutory responsibility.

The service includes statutory advocacy functions such as Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Advocacy under the Care Act 2014 (ICSA), and Deprivation of Liberty Standards (DOLS) paid representatives, as well as non-statutory community advocacy including health advocacy.

The service also extends to young people transitioning between children's and adult services and young carers.

The contract value is £1,575,000, with a flexible financial envelope ranging between £315,000 and £615,000 per annum depending on demand.

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