Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0b-1446-7371-9363-8a4164ecb081/integrated-advocacy-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Integrated Advocacy Service [London Borough of Hounslow](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-hounslow) Estimated value £328,320 Published 28 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 4 Jan 2017 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The London Borough of Hounslow strategy 'Joint Prevention Strategy for Adult Services in Hounslow 2015-19' focuses on promoting independence for those at risk of or already using health and social care services. To support the strategy London Borough of Hounslow decided to commission Integrated Advocacy Service that will empower Hounslow residents to express their views, make informal decisions regarding their lives and assist them to achieve their rights and entitlements. Scope The Integrated Advocacy service will support vulnerable individuals to: • live independently for longer in the community and ensure they are able to maximise their independence, choice and control and empower them to actively participate in the community • have easy access to information, advice and signposting to enable them to make decisions about their own care and support needs. The Integrated Advocacy service the following statutory advocacy functions: Element A - Independent Mental Health Advocacy service (IMHA) Element B - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Deprivation f Liberty Safeguards Relevant Person's Representatives (IMCA and DOLS RPR) Element C - Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy A single provider will be commissioned to deliver the Integrated Advocacy service. Additional information: Tender documents can only be obtained from the London Tenders portal [londontenders.org](https://www.londontenders.org/) reference DN217550. Deadline for tender submission is 13:00 on Wednesday 4th January 2017 via the London tenders portal only. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/28452a60-6158-4901-a2a3-94751f00341f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile London Borough of Hounslow: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-hounslow) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [COV - Coventry Advice Services Grant 2027 · Coventry City Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-5d51-728e-9c2e-b0d3c880bc14/cov-coventry-advice-services-grant-2027) [Gastroenterologist services – Tähystystutkimukset (colonoskopia ja gastroskopia) SOITE · Sansia Oy · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0b15-7339-9939-1b14de6c3eb3/finland-gastroenterologist-services-tahystystutkimukset-colonoskopia-ja-gas) [Social services – Garantie d'activité départementale · Departement de L'aude - CD11 · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-21a4-7316-9f81-3a2021a97638/france-social-services-garantie-dactivite-departementale) [Health and social work services – DOA.2610.3.2026. Świadczenie usług opiekuńczych na rzecz mieszkanców Legnicy · Gmina Legnica · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-6631-72be-8950-1447bd5131bd/poland-health-and-social-work-services-doa261032026-swiadczenie-uslug-op) [Ambulance services – Contratación de servicios de transporte sanitario terrestre mediante ambulancias Clase A Tipo B y Tipo C para las zonas de La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma, Fuerteventura y Lanzarote. · Gerencia de Gestión de Servicios para la Salud y Seguridad en Canarias, S.A. · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-ced3-712b-ad8d-dc313d6b63e4/spain-ambulance-services-contratacion-de-servicios-de-transporte-sanitario-t) [Social work services with accommodation – servizio DI gestione DI DUE comunità alloggio DI BASE PER persone CON patologia psichiatrica seguite DAL DSM dell’azienda ULSS 8 berica · Azienda ULSS n. 8 Berica · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-94d4-735d-bc39-2d8b65976651/italy-social-work-services-with-accommodation-servizio-di-gestione-di-due-co)