Northamptonshire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults in Northamptonshire

Awarded 31 Jul 2017

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Awarded31 Jul 2017
Value£393,240.00
SupplierVoiceAbility
AgencyNorthamptonshire County Council
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 3mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 July 2017Expired 30 July 2020

About

Northamptonshire County Council awarded a contract to VoiceAbility for the delivery of an independent advocacy service for vulnerable adults and older people.

The service, based on principles of empowerment, informs individuals of their rights and choices, supports them in expressing their views, and assists in resolving issues with greater self-determination.

It encompasses statutory advocacy under the Care Act 2014 and a specialist Mental Capacity Act including DoLS advocacy service, prioritizing adults' voices in assessment, care planning, safeguarding, and review processes across social care, community care, and health services.

The integrated service also supports young people transitioning to adulthood and aims to enable early intervention and demand management.

The contract value is £393,240, with the service required from 1 August 2017 for an initial three-year term.

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