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Independent Advocacy Services - Adult Services

Renfrewshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2021 at 11:05

Award Notice
Tender

22 Mar 2021 at 16:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is conducting a procurement process for Independent Advocacy Services targeted towards adults within the Renfrewshire region. This contract, classified under health and social work services, is currently at the Award stage, following the open procedure for tendering. The awarded contract, valued at £687,858, is active and set to last for three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Key deadlines include a tender submission that was due on 26 April 2021, after which the evaluation process commenced for selecting a provider capable of fulfilling the requirements outlined in the tender documentation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy and social work services, particularly those with experience in supporting vulnerable adults. Service providers with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement and compliance with the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 will likely find this contract well within their capabilities. Additionally, companies equipped to meet stringent quality management and insurance requirements, including Employers Liability and Public Liability Insurance, will be strongly positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services - Adult Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver an Independent Advocacy Service - Adults within Renfrewshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a single provider to provide Independent Advocacy Services for Adults within Renfrewshire. The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 imposed a duty on local authorities and health boards to collaborate to ensure the availability of independent advocacy services in their area. Independent Advocacy plays an important role in supporting people to express their views and in providing a source of support which gives them the confidence to speak out. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months. Additional information: The Service must be based in an accessible and welcoming office, paid for and furnished by the Provider and situated at a central location in the Renfrewshire Council area, preferably in Paisley that is easily reached by all forms of public and individual transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029e19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018719-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£687,858 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

You First Advocacy

Further Information

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