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Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Fife Council, based in Glenrothes, which is seeking services under the title "Provision of Independent Advocacy Services". This tender falls within the social work services sector (CPV code: 85312000) and is located in the UKM72 region. Currently in the Award stage, this procurement process has an active contract valued at £688,743 that was signed on 13th March 2019 and covers a duration of two years, from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and advocacy services to engage in a significant contract with a local authority. Companies that provide social services, especially those experienced in advocacy for vulnerable groups, would be well-positioned to compete. With a focus on delivering independent advocacy, businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the needs of the community and effective service delivery will likely find this contract appealing.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a212
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006817-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£688,743 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vicki Birrell
Contact Email
vicki.birrell@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLES NETWORK

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