Bi Borough - Integrated Statutory Advocacy Services Market Engagement Event

New Opportunity - Reshaping Statutory Advocacy Services in the Bi-Borough.

Advocacy is a statutory duty under the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 2007 and Care Act 2014. The current service provision is due to expire, therefore Westminster City Council (WCC) and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) intend to undertake a competitive tendering procurement to develop an integrated advocacy service to meet all statutory requirements.

Prior to commencing any formal procurement process the two boroughs are holding a market engagement event on Wednesday 13 March 2019 to engage with suppliers with experience of delivering these types of services.

This will be the first of a number of opportunities for key stakeholders including residents and suppliers to input into the redesign of services, delivering improved services and outcomes for customers, residents, carers, families, and communities.

Should you wish to participate in the supplier event, please register your organisation through the Eventbrite link below. The password to access the page is Advocacy2019 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/statutory-advocacy-market-engagement-tickets-56921820698

Please note spaces are limited to two per organisation.

Providers please note:

• The engagement event forms part of the consultation to promote choice and control for residents.
• The notice is issued to inform suppliers of the Councils' intention to advertise an opportunity in the near future for Statutory Advocacy Services for residents in each of the boroughs. Participation in this event will not include or preclude any organisation from participating in any future formal procurement exercise.
• Participation in this event by providers should not give rise to expectation that their organisation will have an agreement to make service offers to residents.
• The Councils will not reimburse providers for any expenses incurred for participating in this event.

The engagement event will take place in Cabinet Meeting Room, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London, W8 7NX on Wednesday 13 March 2019 from 10am - 1pm.