Issue - decisions

Recommendations

The Cabinet Member has approved:

(1)        A joint procurement exercise for Integrated Advocacy Services with Brighton & Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council.

(2)        For a contract to be let up to a value of £359,500, to commence 1 July 2019 for 4 years, with an option for a further £292,929pa for mental health advocacy services to become part of the contract from 1 April 2020 for the remainder of the contract term.

(3)        To delegate to the Executive Director of Adult Services to award the contract for Independent Mental Capacity Advocates, Independent Care Act Advocates to the most advantageous tenderer.