Issue details

Authority to award contract for Advocacy Services (Care Act, Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR)

To approve the award of the Advocacy Services contract, in accordance with the delegation from Cabinet in June 2026.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons

Decision due: Not before 18 Sep 2026 by Corporate Director of Service Reform and Strategy

Lead member: Leader and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care

Lead director: Corporate Director of Service Reform and Strategy

Department: Service Reform and Strategy

Contact: Edwin Mensah, Head of Commissioning, Contracting and Market Management Email: edwin.mensah@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4132.