Purpose

Wigan Council is seeking dynamic partners to deliver statutory and non-statutory advocacy services across the Wigan Borough. The providers must be able to demonstrate innovative practice and be creative in their approach to delivering a wide variety of services. The providers will work collaboratively with partners who specialise in delivering specific areas of advocacy including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Relevant Persons Representative (RPR), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Care Act and General Advocacy.

The specific areas of advocacy have been divided into the following Lots:

LOT 1 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Mental Health Advocate and Relevant Persons Representative (RPR).

LOT 2 - Care Act Advocacy.

LOT 3 - Children’s Advocacy.
 

Decision

The Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health (Deputy Leader) is authorises:-

(1)         the award of Integrated Advocacy Services Contracts to the incumbent suppliers identified in the report on the terms described in this report; and

(2)         the Chief Legal Officer to enter into any agreements necessary on behalf of the Council to facilitate (1).