Provision of Advocacy Services across Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland
Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Advocacy Services across Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£2,457,815.00
SupplierPOwHER
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 5mo5y term, 52% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 30 Mar 2029
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Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to POwHER for the provision of Advocacy Services across Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland.
The contract, valued at £2,457,815, covers four distinct types of advocacy: Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy (ICAS), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), and Care Act Advocacy.
These services provide independent support for individuals lacking capacity to make important decisions, assist with NHS complaints, support those in secure mental health settings or under Community Treatment Orders, and fulfill statutory requirements under sections 67 and 68 of the Care Act.
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