Award

Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jul 2024 at 13:50

Tender

11 Apr 2024 at 12:06

Planning

23 Feb 2024 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, under the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), has awarded a contract for the Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to VoiceAbility. This contract, valued at £1,642,530, is to support both adults and children/young people across Fife, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and pursuing priorities within the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26). The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 19th June 2024. The awarded contract aims to enhance health and social work services, particularly focusing on vulnerable groups requiring advocacy to achieve fair and informed decision-making.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in social work services, especially those with skills in advocacy, counselling, and support for vulnerable groups. Companies with expertise in mental health, learning disabilities, and community health services are particularly well-suited. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute to fulfilling statutory responsibilities while expanding their service offerings within a structured and supportive community framework in Fife, Scotland. The focus on professional and collective advocacy ensures diverse needs are met, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive and collaborative approach in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to adults and children/young people across Fife. The requirement will support Fife HSCP in achieving the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and in Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). This contract will help ensure that NHS Fife, Fife Council & Fife Health and Social Care Partnership meet their statutory obligations. It will also provide advocacy for a wider group of vulnerable people.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to adults and children/young people across Fife. The requirement will support Fife HSCP in achieving the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and in Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). This contract will help ensure that NHS Fife, Fife Council & Fife Health and Social Care Partnership meet their statutory obligations. It will also provide advocacy for a wider group of vulnerable people.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043c5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023438-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,559,460 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,559,460 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,642,530 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Hope
Contact Email
katy.hope@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

VOICEABILITY

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