London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Awards Advocacy Services Contract to Rethink Mental Illness

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames has awarded a contract for the provision of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services for adults across the borough.

The contract has been awarded to Rethink Mental Illness Ltd through a direct award procedure under the light touch regime. The contract is valued at £315,938 (excluding VAT) and is expected to run from 25 June 2026 to 31 May 2028.

The service will provide a range of advocacy support for vulnerable adults, including:

• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)
• Care Act Advocacy
• NHS Complaints Advocacy
• Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR)
• General advocacy support to help individuals access services, understand their rights, and participate in decision-making.

According to the award notice, the direct award was made to ensure the continued delivery of statutory advocacy services while a longer-term procurement is undertaken. The authority stated that continuity of these services is necessary to meet its legal duties and minimise risks to vulnerable service users.

The contract has been awarded to Rethink Mental Illness Ltd, a voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE), with the earliest contract signature date listed as 25 June 2026.

Contract Summary

• Contracting Authority: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
• Supplier: Rethink Mental Illness Ltd
• Contract Value: £315,938
• Contract Period: 25 June 2026 – 31 May 2028
• Procedure: Direct Award (Light Touch Regime)

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