Award

2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2023 at 11:43

Tender

23 Sep 2022 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council, completed the procurement process for the "2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service" under the "Health and social work services" category. The tender aimed to secure independent advocacy services in Aberdeenshire to support statutory responsibilities. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with Advocacy North East Ltd being awarded the contract on 2nd February 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies providing health and social work services, especially those with experience in delivering independent advocacy services. Businesses looking to expand in the health and social care sector in Aberdeenshire should consider competing in similar tenders for service provision. The contract value amounted to GBP 1,898,994 and was signed with a duration of 1800 days, offering stable revenue potential for the selected supplier.

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Notice Title

2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide individual and collective independent advocacy services in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice, and in support of its statutory responsibilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of an Advocacy Service. Aberdeenshire Council, through the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, has a requirement to meet its statutory duties to provide independent advocacy services to a range of people across different care groups who are in receipt of health and care services, or who would benefit from the receipt of such services. The priority for the provision of the Service will be given to individuals who are or may be subject to compulsory duties or powers under the relevant legislation - Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015; Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000; Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Priority also includes provision of advocacy for unpaid carers in accordance with duties under the Carer (Scotland) Act 2016.

Renewal: 3 Year Fixed Term with option for 2 years renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036aed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003392-2023
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
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
£1,902,794 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,902,794 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,898,994 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 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
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sean.watson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVOCACY NORTH EAST

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