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Independent Advocacy Services

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Stirling Council, is focused on providing Independent Advocacy Services across the Forth Valley region. This open tender, classified under the social services industry category, highlights a total contract value of £1,500,000. Key dates include the tender period that ends on 3rd August 2017, following a successful contract signing on 30th August 2017. The involved parties also include Falkirk Council, Clackmannanshire Council, and NHS Forth Valley, all collaborating to meet statutory requirements for independent advocacy in health and social care.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in advocacy and social services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities or healthcare providers. Organisations that can demonstrate compliance with financial capability criteria, such as an annual turnover of £375,000 in relevant business areas and the necessary insurance coverage, would be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, bidders are encouraged to showcase their commitment to community benefits, making this a compelling avenue for businesses focused on social impact and local engagement.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The provision of Independent Advocacy Services is a statutory requirement of the NHS and Local Authorities for people accessing services who are subject to specific legislation. The Independent Advocacy will be commissioned by the Forth Valley partners: Clackmannanshire Council, Falkirk Council and Stirling Council and NHS Forth Valley on behalf of the respective Health and Social Care Partnerships.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Independent Advocacy Services is a statutory requirement of the NHS and Local Authorities for people accessing services who are subject to specific legislation. Independent Advocacy supports people accessing Health and Social Care services to represent their own interests or represent their views when an individual is unable to do so. The Independent Advocacy will be commissioned by the Forth Valley partners: Clackmannanshire Council, Falkirk Council and Stirling Council and NHS Forth Valley on behalf of the respective Health and Social Care Partnerships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000501678
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294672
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
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

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 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
STIRLING COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

FALKIRK COUNCIL

NHS FORTH VALLEY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@clacks.gov.uk, procurement@stirling.gov.uk, purchasing@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 1324506566, +44 1786233390, +44 1786463031

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4SW
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
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
TLM2 Highlands and Islands, TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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