Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b98-85e9-70f3-b479-c5bf3816dec9/all-age-advocacy-hub-and-right-to-representation-for-children-service

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# All-Age Advocacy Hub and Right to Representation for Children Service

[Medway Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/medway-council)

Estimated value

£1,475,000

Published

20 Jun 2022

Deadline

Closed

20 Jul 2022

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Medway Council invites tenders for an All-Age Advocacy Hub and Right to Representation for Children Service. The requirements are divided into 2 lots:

- Lot 1 All-Age Advocacy Hub

The service will deliver several functions including:

- Statutory Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)
- Statutory Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
- Statutory Independent Advocacy under the Care Act (CA)
- Statutory Deprivation of Liberty Standards (DoLS) conducted by Relevant Person's Representative (RPR)
- Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy.
- Developing community advocacy and self-advocacy /peer advocacy
- Coordinating the provision of advocacy service for people placed outside of Medway where Medway retains statutory responsibility for their provision.
- Lot 2 Right to Representation for Children

The service requirements for Lot 2 combine several elements listed below. The specification for each service includes the legal context, the aims and objectives, national standards, eligibility criteria, access referral process and expected outcomes:

â&#128;¢ Children's advocacy

â&#128;¢ Independent Visitors

â&#128;¢ Appropriate Adults

â&#128;¢ Children in Care Council

## CPV classification

Health and social work services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ddc9386a-c7ae-4a1a-81df-6d5117d1c400)

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