Dorset County Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Provision of Pan-Dorset Advocacy Service for Dorset, Poole, Bournemouth and the CCG

Awarded 31 Mar 2017

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Awarded31 Mar 2017

Value£778,200.00

SupplierDorset Advocacy

AgencyDorset County Council

RegionSouth West

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 6y 7mo ago3y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2020

About

Dorset County Council awarded a contract to Dorset Advocacy for the provision of a pan-Dorset advocacy service across Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole, covering statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 and non-statutory duties.

The service provides independent one-to-one advocacy for older people, adults with long-term conditions, adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, carers, adults experiencing substance misuse problems, adults with generic mental health needs, and young people with SEN in transition.

The service aims to help individuals understand care and support processes, communicate their views and wishes, make informed decisions about care arrangements, and challenge decisions or processes.

The service is free to users and typically provided in the service user's home or at the provider's premises by agreement.

The contract value is £778,200 and the service commenced on 1 April 2017 for a period of two years until 31 March 2019, with an option to extend.

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