Provision of Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services
Gateshead Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Ended 7y 7mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 31 Mar 2019
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Gateshead Council awarded a contract to Newcastle Council for Voluntary Service (NCVS) (Advocacy Centre) for the provision of high-quality statutory advocacy services for Service Users, including Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), and Independent Advocacy Services.
The service combines instructed and non-instructed advocacy, adopts a holistic approach, and uses non-standard communication methods for individuals with no spoken language.
The contract value is £640,000.
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