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North Ayrshire Independent Advocacy Provision

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2018 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2017 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

20 Jul 2017 at 00:00

Tender

18 Jul 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "North Ayrshire Independent Advocacy Provision" to commission an independent advocacy service on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically designed to deliver general public services, and is classified under CPV code 85000000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and bidders are expected to submit proposals by 18 August 2017. The contract is set to be awarded following the evaluation of submissions, which will begin on the same date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in social care services, advocacy, and community engagement. Companies that meet the minimum turnover requirement of £600,000 over the past three years and hold appropriate insurance can compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses focused on community benefits will find this tender appealing, as the successful provider will be expected to contribute to the economic and social regeneration of North Ayrshire through initiatives such as supply chain initiatives and community engagement programs.

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Notice Title

North Ayrshire Independent Advocacy Provision

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council, on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) requires to commission an independent advocacy service from an external provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council, on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) requires to commission an independent advocacy service from an external provider.

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000504872
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314180
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

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
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20187 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Deanna Drummond
Contact Email
deannadrummond@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324730

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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