West Berkshire · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of West Berkshire Adult Advocacy Services to Swan Advocacy Network and The Advocacy People

Awarded 01 Oct 2023

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Awarded01 Oct 2023
Value£2,618,832.00
SupplierSwan Advocacy Network,The Advocacy People
AgencyWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 11mo5y term, 62% elapsed
Awarded 1 Oct 2023Expires 30 Sept 2028

About

West Berkshire awarded a contract to Swan Advocacy Network and The Advocacy People for West Berkshire Adult Advocacy Services, delivered in two lots.

Lot 1 covers Healthwatch, NHS Complaints, and the Learning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB), with Healthwatch acting as the independent consumer champion for patients, service users, carers, and the wider public to ensure their views and feedback are integral to local health and social care commissioning.

NHS Complaints advocacy is delivered in line with legal requirements under the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

Lot 2 covers Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) services, including Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR), Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA), safeguarding advocacy, and Care Act advocacy.

The contract value is £2,618,832.

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