Award

Independent Advocacy

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2022 at 10:51

Tender

18 Nov 2021 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the Independent Advocacy services, which includes two specific lots: one targeting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder and another for older adults and those with physical disabilities. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a total value of £1,282,496. The contracts are active and will run from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure. The tender process was initiated on 18 November 2021, and these awards are currently in progress, aiming to improve the quality of advocacy services in West Lothian.

This opportunity allows businesses with expertise in health and social care, particularly organisations skilled in advocacy for vulnerable groups, to compete effectively for ongoing work under contact arrangements that emphasise quality service delivery. Suppliers capable of meeting the rigorous qualifications and adhering to the standards set by the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance are particularly well-positioned to succeed. The community benefits included in the procurement further encourage innovative approaches that enhance service delivery while engaging with the local community, thereby fostering potential avenues for business growth.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy

Notice Description

CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder and CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability.

Lot Information

CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder

Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability.

Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability including acquired brain injury.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f7cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010460-2022
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
Not specified

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
£1,282,496 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,282,496 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,282,496 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EARS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICE (SCIO

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