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Independent Advocacy Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking proposals for the Independent Advocacy Services, focusing on essential services for vulnerable groups in Edinburgh. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the tender initially posted on November 3, 2016, and a submission deadline concluded on December 5, 2016. The contract is designed to cover services for a period of three years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years, and is valued at £3,900,000. This limited procurement method was undertaken without prior publication of a call for competition, and evaluation of proposals was based on a quality to price ratio of 70% to 30% under the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services for individuals with mental health and learning disabilities, as well as additional support for older people and unpaid carers. Companies experienced in providing social services, particularly those familiar with local authority contracts and community benefits, would find this contract particularly suitable. Firms looking to make an impact in the social services sector in Edinburgh, and those equipped to deliver high-quality advocacy services, should consider engaging with this contract to enhance their market presence and contribute to community welfare.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Independent advocacy services

Lot Information

Advocacy for People with Mental Health Support Needs and Adult Unpaid Carers

Independent advocacy service for people with mental health support needs and adult unpaid carers.. It is the intention of the Council that any contract arising from this procurement will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further two periods of twelve months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Advocacy for People with Learning Disabilities, Older People, Adults with Physical Disabilities and Adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition

Independent advocacy service for people with learning disabilities, older people, adults with physical disabilities, adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition and children and young people who are receiving a service from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Learning Disabilities (CAMHS LD) or are in-patients in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, who may or may not be subject to statutory measures.. It is the intention of the Council that any contract arising from this procurement will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further two periods of twelve months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000468731
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292265
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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