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Provision of Indepedent Advocacy Services

EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council is currently conducting a tender for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services, which aims to support individuals in accessing health and social care services more effectively. The procurement is set within the services industry category and is specifically targeted at providers qualified to deliver support across East Renfrewshire. The tender process is being executed under the open procurement method, with the submission deadline scheduled for 14 May 2018. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1 June 2018, with a contract duration of 24 months and an optional 12-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those with experience in supporting vulnerable adults, children in care, and individuals with additional support needs. Companies that provide professional advocacy services would be well-suited to compete, especially those with a strong understanding of community needs and the capability to deliver tailored support. Given the estimated budget of up to £160,000 per annum across all lots, successful bidders could secure ongoing contracts that contribute positively to their business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Indepedent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes.

Lot Information

Advocacy Services for Looked After Children

To provide an independent professional advocacy service for children and young people who are or have been looked after including referrals relating to those looked after children and young people who are involved in the Child Protection process.. See tender for full details

Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Children

To provide an independent professional advocacy service for children and young people with any additional support needs (prioritising those who are affected by formal child protection procedures).. See tender for full details

Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults

To provide a professional independent advocacy service for individuals throughout East Renfrewshire. The services are to be provided across different care groups including adults with Learning Disabilities; Mental Health and services to Older People with a particular focus on Adult Support and Protection.. See Tender for full information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000540809
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327724
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
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98133000 - Services furnished by social membership organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Hill, Principal Category Manager, Procurement
Contact Email
debbie.hill@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415778591

Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317760
    Provision of Indepedent Advocacy Services - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327724
    Provision of Indepedent Advocacy Services - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes.

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