Surrey County Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Provision of Advocacy Services in Surrey

Awarded 31 Mar 2022

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Awarded31 Mar 2022

Value£4,170,000.00

SupplierPOhWER,Matrix Service Development & Training Limited,Cornerstone Training & Support Limited

AgencySurrey County Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 1y 7mo ago3y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2022Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

Surrey County Council awarded a contract to POhWER, Matrix Service Development & Training Limited, and Cornerstone Training & Support Limited for the provision of advocacy services in Surrey.

The contract, valued at AUD 4,170,000, covers statutory and discretionary advocacy services across multiple lots, including Non-Instructed Advocacy, Instructed Advocacy, and Children's Advocacy.

The services aim to support a range of age groups and needs, including young people in transition, older people, adults with disabilities, carers, individuals with sensory impairments, learning difficulties, autism, physical disabilities, mental health issues, and those with limited capacity such as dementia or acquired head injury.

The contract term is three years with an optional extension of up to two years.

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