Provision of Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Representatives, and Advocacy Safeguarding Services
Dorset County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Representatives, and Advocacy Safeguarding Services
Awarded 30 Sep 2015
Awarded30 Sep 2015
Value£1,099,914.85
SupplierDorset Advocacy
AgencyDorset County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 8y 1mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2015Expired 29 Sept 2018
About
Dorset County Council awarded a contract to Dorset Advocacy for the provision of Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) Paid Representative, and advocacy safeguarding services under the Care Act 2014.
The contract, valued at £1,099,914.85, commenced on 01 October 2015 and expires on 30 September 2018, with an option to extend for up to two years subject to funding availability and provider performance.
The service operates in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council, the Borough of Poole, NHS Dorset, and NHS Bournemouth & Poole, in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, associated regulations, and the Care Act 2014.
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