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Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability

West Lothian Council

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15 Nov 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service for Older People and People with a Physical Disability. This procurement falls under the services category, with an estimated value of £480,825. The tender was initiated on 15 November 2017 and submissions are due by 18 December 2017 at 12:00. The anticipated contract period is set to begin on 1 April 2018 and runs until 31 March 2021, with a possibility of extension for up to 24 months. This open tender aims to support the needs of older individuals and adults with physical disabilities residing within the West Lothian area, specifically Livingston, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in advocacy services, particularly those with experience in working with vulnerable populations, including older people and individuals with disabilities. Companies that hold membership with the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Bidders should have comprehensive insurance cover and the capacity to provide evidence of past performance in similar roles. Engaging in this tender can enable businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance their reputation within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability

Notice Description

West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership require a service provider to provide a professional independent advocacy service for older people living in the community and adults with a physical disability, including acquired brain injury.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership require a service provider to provide professional independent advocacy service which focuses on support to enable older people to have their wishes heard, make their own choices and take control of their own lives. 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.. In addition, funding will be made available for the provision of advocacy services for older people living in the community, adults with a physical disability, including acquired brain injury. Further information can be obtained from Dr David Murray (Service Development Officer) - David.Murray@westlothian.gov.uk

Renewal: The Authority can extend for a period of up to a further 24 months i.e. two periods of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000517469
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301166
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
£480,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
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

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