This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Nov 2021 at 10:34

Tender

09 Jun 2021 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is conducting a public procurement for Advocacy Services titled "NHSGGC - Advocacy Services". This tender is classified under health and social work services and is based in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 12 July 2021, following a competitive process in which three bids were received. The successful contract was awarded to The Advocacy Project, with a total contract value of £4,472,775, signed on 30 August 2021 and intended to support various service user groups including adult mental health, dementia services, and prison healthcare.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering advocacy support for vulnerable groups such as individuals with disabilities or complex needs. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience in providing advocacy services, particularly within challenging environments like prisons, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in similar future tenders. The emphasis on quality in the award criteria highlights the importance of delivering competent and compassionate advocacy, which aligns with the growing demand for specialised support in the health sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHSGGC - Advocacy Services

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) wish to commission an Advocacy Service to concentrate activity on supporting the following specific Service User Groups Adult Mental Health Dementia Services Learning Disability Physical Disability Prison Healthcare Alcohol & Drug This tender seeks to ensure the ability of service users to be able to influence services and to be adequately supported to do so.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGG&C) and Glasgow City Council (GCC) promote, support and defend the principles and practice of Independent Professional Advocacy across the City of Glasgow. The aim is to ensure that when the right to an independent lifestyle and choice presents a degree of risk, the individual concerned receives appropriate help including advice, protection and support from relevant agencies, in particular Independent Professional Advocacy. Assisting and enabling individuals is essential to the development of the Personalisation professional advocacy ensures equality of access to services particularly for those groups which may otherwise be excluded. This Tender process seeks to ensure the ability of service users to be able to influence services and to be adequately supported to do so. The successful supplier will provide a service for people aged 16 or over (including people over 65) and this include those subject to NHS Prison Healthcare) Have a level of disability which impairs their ability to advocate on their own behalf. Are Carers to someone resident in Glasgow with eligible needs Have complex needs and are experiencing situations which they are unable to cope with without professional support. Prison Healthcare In providing an Advocacy service within a Prison setting, providers must be aware of the safety/security constraints which they will be required to follow in providing a service. Access to the service within HMP Barlinnie (within Glasgow City HSCP area) will be assisted via the Prison Healthcare Mental Health Team. The population within HMP Barlinnie can vary but averages around 1,200 individuals.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension optional

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ba17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029548-2021
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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,472,775 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,472,775 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,472,775 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Advocacy Project

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