GB-Shrewsbury: AMCV 263 - Independent Mental Health Advocacy

Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Council currently hold separate contracts with the same provider for an Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) service These contracts expire on 31.03.19 and the Councils are letting a joint tender again and seek to appoint one single provider to work across both Council areas from 1.04.19. Contracts will be for an initial 3 years with an option for both Councils to extend for a further two.

Both Councils will hold separate contracts with the successful provider.

Both Councils have a budget for this service and price bids will not be accepted above the following amounts: Shropshire Council£45,650 per annum Telford and Wrekin Council£26,669 per annum

Tenders are invited from providers for the initial period up to 31.03.22. The Council is looking to appoint a single provider: •who is able to deliver a service starting on 01.04.19 •that can demonstrate their understanding of IMHA and their ability to deliver this Service

Applicants should note that it is considered that the Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations '2006 ('TUPE') may apply to this contract. Applicants are advised to seek their own legal advice in this regard.

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.