Lancashire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Statutory Advocacy Services for Lancashire County Council

Awarded 31 Jul 2023

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Awarded31 Jul 2023
Value£1,787,500.00
SupplierAdvocacy Focus (Lancashire Advocacy Hub),Cloverleaf Advocacy (Lancashire Carers Advocacy)
AgencyLancashire County Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 July 2023Expired 30 July 2026

About

Lancashire County Council awarded a contract to Advocacy Focus (Lancashire Advocacy Hub) and Cloverleaf Advocacy (Lancashire Carers Advocacy) for the provision of statutory advocacy services to the people of Lancashire.

The contract, valued at £1,787,500, comprises two separate but integral lots: Lot 1, the Lancashire Advocacy Hub, an independent advocacy service ensuring eligible individuals have access to advocacy; and Lot 2, Lancashire Carers Advocacy, a distinct service exclusively for carers providing statutory advocacy under the Care Act, raising awareness of carers' rights, and liaising with the Independent Advocacy service, the Carers Assessment and Support Service, and other council-procured services to promote engagement.

Co-operation between the two services is mandatory, with mechanisms stipulated in the service specifications.

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