Isle of Wight Council · Awarded contract

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Provision of IMCA, IMHA and Care Act Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults on the Isle of Wight

Awarded 31 May 2021

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Awarded31 May 2021

Value£999,550.00

SupplierSwan Advocacy Network

AgencyIsle of Wight Council

RegionSouth East

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 2y 5mo ago3y term

Awarded 31 May 2021Expired 30 May 2024

About

Isle of Wight Council awarded a contract to Swan Advocacy Network for the provision of Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and Care Act Advocacy services for vulnerable adults on the Isle of Wight, including ordinary residents of HM Prison Isle of Wight.

The service delivers the Authority's statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Paid Representatives), and complies with The Care and Support (Independent Advocacy Support) (No.2) Regulations 2014.

Support covers all categories of need, including adults with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, and physical and sensory impairments, as well as family and other unpaid carers.

The contract was awarded through the Open Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, with a value of £999,550.

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