Issue details

Procurement of an Integrated Advocacy Service

A contract for integrated advocacy services is to be delivered from July 2019. This procurement has been undertaken jointly with Brighton & Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council.

 

Initially the contract will integrate two statutory services: Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Independent Care Act Advocacy.  There is scope for Independent Mental Health Advocacy to be included from April 2020.

 

Key decision AH7 18-19 approved the procurement of an integrated advocacy service. Accordingly an experienced provider has been procured through a compliant, open and competitive procurement.

 

The Director of Adult Services has delegated powers to award the Contract to the bidder that provides the most advantageous tender.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/02/2019

Decision due: March 2019 by Director of Adults' Services

Lead member: paul.mckay@westsussex.gov.uk

Contact: Liz Merrick, Commissioning Manager (Working Age Adults) Email: liz.merrick@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 23733.

Consultation process

Stakeholders and Staff; Cabinet Member for Children and Young People.

 

Representations concerning this proposed decision can be made to the Director of Adult Services, via the author or officer contact, by the beginning of the month in which the decision is due to be taken.

Democratic Services Contact: Erica Keegan Tel: 033 022 26050

Background3: A Strong, Safe and Sustainable Place

Decisions

Background papers

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