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Individual and Collective Advocacy Services

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is procuring Individual and Collective Advocacy Services, aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals to better navigate health and social care services. This procurement process, classified under social and other specific services, is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the initial tender phase. The contracts were signed on 28 March 2018, following a tender deadline that ended on 1 February 2018. The services are expected to be delivered across the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland, with an estimated contract value of £790,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those that are independent and can offer both individual and collective support. Companies that meet the statutory requirements set forth under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and that can demonstrate experience in similar service provisions will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, organisations committed to community benefits and possessing the requisite professional indemnity and liability insurance will likely find this tender accessible.

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Notice Title

Individual and Collective Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board have a requirement for independent and collective advocacy services for vulnerable people who require help to have a stronger voice when using health and social care services and to have as much control as possible over their own lives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking tenders on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board (IJB)for the provision of Individual and Collective Advocacy Services for Adults. Dumfries and Galloway IJB requires individual and collective advocacy services that: - are independent and professional. - provide individual (one to one)advocacy that is issue focussed; and meet statutory requirements and Scottish Government Priorities. This covers such services under the following categories adult advocacy in terms of the Mental Heath (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; and adult generic advocacy. The service includes individual advocacy and collective advocacy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000524011
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315978
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
craig.bouse@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

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