Decision details

RESOLVED:

1.  To award the contract for the delivery of the Advocacy Service to

Provider C for a period of up to 5 years commencing in June 2023 at

a maximum cost of £2,645m (an average of £529k per annum). The

contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 years

(1+1);

2.  To award an extension to the current providers of the Advocacy

Service, for a period of 2 months (April - May 23) at maximum value

of £104,707.00 (£97k & £7.7k) . This is to enable the newly appointed

bidder to mobilise effectively, without disruption to service delivery.

Reason(s) For Decision / Options Appraisal

This report asks CPIC to approve the award of contract for an Advocacy service under a lead provider aimed at supporting vulnerable cohorts who are in need of advocacy services to support their well-being, enable them to have their voices heard and to live their lives in dignity and in accordance with their wishes

This provision will enable the Council to meet its statutory obligations with regard to providing independent advocacy services as required under the relevant Acts referred to in section 2.2.

The contract will deliver advocacy support to meet local need through a range of community providers under the leadership and direction of a lead provider.

The current Advocacy services in the London Borough of Hackney are designed to provide issue-based advocacy and can be categorised as statutory and non-statutory advocacy services.

Alternative Options (Considered and Rejected)

The following 5 options were appraised for the future of the Advocacy provision in the borough:

·  Alternative Option 1: Insource

·  Alternative Option 2: Remain As Is

·  Alternative Option 3: Activity Based Contract

·  Alternative Option 4: Separate Contracts/Multiple Providers

·  Alternative Option 5a: No Non Statutory Advocacy Delivery:

·  Alternative Option 5b:  Reduced Non Statutory Delivery

·  Alternative Option 5c Seek Separate Funding

Hackney Procurement Board approved the business case for the preferred procurement option in September 2022