Commissioning of NHS Complaints Independent Advocacy Service by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Awarded contract
AwardedCommissioning of NHS Complaints Independent Advocacy Service by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Awarded 31 Jul 2023
Awarded31 Jul 2023
Value£118,000.00
SupplierVITAL
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 3mo ago1y term
Awarded 31 July 2023Expired 30 July 2024
About
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council awarded a contract to VITAL for the provision of an NHS Complaints Independent Advocacy Service.
The contract was awarded through the Exception to Requirements of Competition in accordance with BMDC Contract Standing Orders.
The service fulfils a statutory duty upon local authorities to commission independent advocacy services, with the team providing support and information to individuals raising concerns and complaints about NHS care and treatment.
The contract value is £118,000.
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