Northumberland County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Independent Advocacy and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Representative Services in Northumberland

Awarded 31 Mar 2023

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Awarded31 Mar 2023
Value£500,000.00
SupplierVoiceAbility
AgencyNorthumberland County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 7mo ago1y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expired 31 Mar 2024

About

Northumberland County Council awarded a contract to VoiceAbility for the provision of Independent Advocacy, Paid Relevant Persons Representative (RPR), and 1.2 Court of Protection Representative Services.

The services are commissioned to meet statutory requirements under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 2007, and the Health & Social Care Act 2012.

The contract, valued at £500,000, covers a period of 1 year with an option to extend for up to 12 months, aligning with the transition from Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards to Liberty Protection Safeguards.

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