Direct Award for Richmond Advocacy Services
July 2, 2026 Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health authorised a two-year direct award for advocacy services to Rethink Mental Illness Ltd on 02/07/2026. This decision approved the continuation of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services within Richmond upon Thames. The decision included a plan to undertake a commissioning and procurement exercise for a new service to commence from 1st June 2028.
Full council record
Purpose
Authorisation of a two-year Direct Award for Advocacy Services
Decision
The Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health has authorised a two-year Direct Award with Rethink Mental Illness Ltd, to enable continuation of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services within the area of Richmond upon Thames.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 2 Jul 2026 |