Provision of Independent Advocacy Services in Suffolk
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Advocacy Services in Suffolk
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£3,000,000.00
SupplierVoiceAbility
AgencySUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7y 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 31 Mar 2019
About
Suffolk County Council awarded a contract to VoiceAbility for the provision of independent advocacy services, including statutory Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, NHS Complaints Advocacy, and Care Act Advocacy, as well as non-statutory formal advocacy to support choice, control, and autonomy.
The contract also covers extending advocacy reach through informal and community-based advocacy to promote individual empowerment and aspirations.
The contract value is AUD 3,000,000.
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