The questions and assessment criteria covered: General operation and financial position of organisation; Promotion of equal opportunities; Information on the operation, management and location of the service; Ability to deliver the service within the maximum of £100,000 per annum; Detailed timetable of activities for first year of operation and outline arrangements for years two and three; Explanation of how proposed service fits with organisation''s current aims and objectives; Knowledge, experience and skills of staff and organisation; Detailed information on how the organisation would deliver service including initial assessment; referral routes; closure of cases; how advocacy would be provided; capacity to deliver a national and fully inclusive service; how the provider would deliver both lay...