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Dorset Council is inviting suitably experienced and qualified providers to bid in a tender opportunity for a Single Pan Dorset Advocacy Service with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, NHS Dorset and Dorset Hospitals University Foundation Trust. There is the potential for a 5-year contract.
It will include:
⢠Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA - LPS / DoLS) Including Safeguarding Advocacy, Litigation Friend and Relevant Persons Representative (RPR)
⢠Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
⢠Care Act Advocacy - Including Parents who have Care Act eligible needs
⢠General / Generic Advocacy (non-statutory)
⢠CHC Advocacy
⢠Advocacy for Parents during care proceedings who are not Care Act eligible (Children's Services)
⢠Carers Advocacy (Not under the Care Act)
Full details can be found, and any bid submitted, on the e-tendering system used by the Council: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Advocacy Network | Charity Commission: 1125679 Companies House: 06599429 | £4,137,052 | - |
Government spending data: This supplier has received £1,217,987 in 74 payments (over £25k) from Avon & Somerset Police (2019-06-01 to 2025-04-03). View full payment history →