Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract

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Provision of Statutory and Non-Statutory Advocacy Services to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Awarded 01 Apr 2024

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Awarded01 Apr 2024

Value£924,636.00

SupplierPOhWER

AgencySandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

RegionWest Midlands

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Expires in 1y 5mo4y term, 65% elapsed

Awarded 1 Apr 2024Expires 31 Mar 2028

About

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to POhWER for the delivery of Advocacy Services, including Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy/Deprivation of Liberty (IMCA/IMCA DoLS) and Relevant Paid Person Representatives (RPPR), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and Inpatient Mental Health Advocacy, and Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICAS).

The services aim to support Service Users legally eligible under legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Amendment Act 2005 and Amendment Act 2019, Mental Health Act 1983, and NHS and Social Care Act 2012, ensuring their legal rights are upheld and their voices are central to decisions about health and social care.

The contract, valued at £924,636, spans four years and requires the contractor to work towards outcomes including improved awareness and take-up of statutory advocacy and improved service practices.

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