Purpose

This report seeks delegated approval to
conduct a procurement process and award the contract for the
provision of advocacy services for adults who lack capacity, are
detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, have difficulty
taking part in their social care assessment or review, or
safeguarding enquiry, want to make a formal NHS complaint, or need
advocacy support with any other health or social care
issue.

Content

1)            
That Cabinet approves the procurement and award of
a five-year Contract with an option to extend for a further two
years for the provision of advocacy services and grants delegated
authority to the Corporate Director of Housing Care &
Wellbeing:
 

(i)            
To take all steps necessary or incidental to
undertake the procurement process;

(ii)           
Award the Contract to the winning
bidder;

(iii)         
Authorise any modifications and extensions to the
Contract, subject to satisfactory performance of the provider,
during the contract period.