Award

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 May 2023 at 07:38

Tender

30 Aug 2022 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council issued a tender for the Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. The services aim to meet statutory duties related to health and social care services in partnership with NHS Orkney and the Council's Housing Services. The contract, valued at £291,680 GBP, includes the delivery of independent advocacy services to adults in the Orkney Islands Council area. The tender was initiated on August 30, 2022, with a submission deadline of September 30, 2022, and an award period set to start on the same day.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the social work and related services sector to provide independent advocacy services for vulnerable individuals in the Orkney Islands. Suppliers are advised to review the award criteria such as service delivery and contract management to improve their chances of a successful bid. The Orkney Islands Council, in collaboration with NHS Orkney, seeks suppliers who can ensure high service standards and positive outcomes for service users, offering fair work practices and benefits for the local community.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) in partnership with NHS Orkney and the Council's Housing Services the (" Health and Social Care Partnership") has a requirement to meet its statutory duty to provide independent advocacy services to people who are in receipt of health and/or social care services, or who would benefit from the receipt of such services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) in partnership with NHS Orkney and the Council's Housing Services the (" Health and Social Care Partnership") has a requirement to meet its statutory duty to provide independent advocacy services to people who are in receipt of health and/or social care services, or who would benefit from the receipt of such services. Our aims are to ensure that these services are delivered to the highest standards and provide the best outcomes to people who use these services. Independent advocacy allows the views of Service Users to be heard and is essential in service planning and delivery. The Health and Social Care Partnership requires independent advocacy to be accessible by and provided to people in the Orkney Islands Council local authority area (including those in hospital), whose rights, as determined by the Human Rights Act, are at risk, and/or who are protected by Scotland's legislative framework and/ or who are marginalised and/or face discrimination. The Contractor shall provide an Independent Advocacy Service (the Service), to adults, resident in the Orkney Islands Council local authority area. The Service will be available to people who are unable to act for themselves, have a statutory entitlement to advocacy and/or have no independent person to act for them. The Service shall be provided through the delivery of independent advocacy hours. These will be the time periods utilised to assist the individual Service User in receipt of independent advocacy support (the "Advocacy Partner") is having their views heard. Additional information: The Contract Value of 291680 GBP in inclusive of the initial 3 year duration of the contract and the 2 x 12 months options at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Renewal: The 60 month duration includes a 3 year initial duration plus the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03642b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015320-2023
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£291,680 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
summer 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NHS ORKNEY

Contact Name
Rosemary Colsell
Contact Email
ork-hb.feedback@nhs.net, rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535, +44 1856888226

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall West and Orphir
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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