DERBY CITY COUNCIL · Awarded contract

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Provision of Integrated Advocacy and Advice Service for Derby City Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded31 Mar 2025

Value£1,161,080.00

SupplierDisability Direct

AgencyDERBY CITY COUNCIL

RegionEast Midlands

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Expires in 1y 5mo3y term, 53% elapsed

Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2028

About

Derby City Council awarded a contract to Disability Direct for the delivery of an Integrated Independent Advocacy Service hub with a single point of entry for individuals meeting eligibility criteria for statutory advocacy support in Derby, including specialist advocacy under the Care Act 2014 and for vulnerable adults of working age not eligible for statutory advocacy.

The service provider will implement a standardised process for receipt, management, and monitoring of advocacy referrals, and support investment in information, training, and data management systems.

The contract value is £1,161,080, with an initial term of three years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, and an option to extend for up to two additional years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs, for a maximum period of five years.

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