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Award

05 Mar 2025 at 15:10

Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council, in collaboration with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, has conducted a public procurement process for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is intended for the UKM83 region, which encompasses Greenock, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with VoiceAbility Advocacy being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 387,297, was signed on 21 January 2025. The procurement process utilised an open procedure method, ensuring a transparent and competitive tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in social and health services, particularly those with experience in advocacy services. Companies that are adept at managing and reporting on service outcomes, and those that prioritize project viability and social value, will find this contract especially appealing. The buyers emphasise the importance of quality management and health and safety compliance, making this an attractive prospect for firms with strong governance and robust operational procedures. Furthermore, the inclusion of specific insurance requirements suggests that businesses well-versed in risk mitigation and compliance with data protection laws are ideally positioned to compete and thrive through such contractual opportunities.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Service for Adults

Notice Description

This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services

Renewal: Optiont to extend for 12 months from 1st April 2028 until 31st March 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b350
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008076-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£387,297 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverclyde Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VoiceAbility Advocacy

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