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Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability - West Lothian

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is initiating a procurement process for an independent advocacy service aimed at older people and individuals with physical disabilities in West Lothian. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £480,825. The procurement will focus on providing support to individuals with mental health problems to ensure their voices are heard and their choices respected. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected to be issued on 3rd November 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, social care, and mental health support. Companies adept at providing high-quality advocacy and support services tailored to vulnerable populations, especially those working with older people and individuals with disabilities, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful contractor will play a crucial role in enhancing the autonomy and dignity of service users in the community.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability - West Lothian

Notice Description

West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership require a professional independant advocacy service which focuses on support to enable people with mental health problems to have their wishes heard, make their own choices and take control of their own lives

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership require a service provider to provide a professional independent advocacy service. The overarching aim of the service is to provide a high standard of independent advocacy as defined in the service specification, which respects the autonomy, independence, freedoms and dignity of people ensuring that their views and opinions are accurately communicated and understood.. Funding will be made available for i) the provision of advocacy services for older people living in the community, adults with a physical disability, including acquired brain injury ; ii) the provision of an independent advocacy service to unpaid adult carers. Further information can be obtained from Dr David Murray (Service Development Officer) - David.Murray@westlothian.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000516112
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298953
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298953
    Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability - West Lothian - West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership require a professional independant advocacy service which focuses on support to enable people with mental health problems to have their wishes heard, make their own choices and take control of their own lives

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