Tender

Independent Advocacy Service

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is currently inviting tenders for the Independent Advocacy Service, a vital support initiative aimed at adults residing in Aberdeen City. This open procurement process is at the planning stage, with submissions due by 30th August 2018. The total contract value amounts to £1,801,295 and pertains to the provision of advocacy services as mandated by the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Interested parties should note that this opportunity is classified under general public services in the sector of social and other specific services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy, social services, and community support to expand their services within Aberdeen. Providers with a track record in delivering mental health advocacy, particularly those equipped to navigate the legislative requirements, would be well-positioned to compete. Companies capable of demonstrating relevant experience and meeting necessary insurance cover requirements will benefit from this opportunity to partner with the local authority in supporting vulnerable individuals in the community.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council requires the provision of a Representation and Advocacy Service for adults resident, or ordinarily resident, in Aberdeen City to support its statutory (legislative) requirements outlined in the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 anyone with a mental disorder has the right to access an independent advocate. The definition of 'mental disorder' in the Act includes: - mental illness - dementia - learning disability - autism - personality disorder Section 6 of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 places a duty on the Council, if it considers that it needs to intervene in order to protect the adult at risk of harm, to consider the provision of appropriate services, including independent advocacy services, to the adult concerned, after making enquiries under Section 4 of the Act.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Section 259 states "That every person with a mental disorder shall have a right of access to independent advocacy." It contains a duty on both local authorities and each Health Board area in collaboration to ensure that Service Users have access to advocacy services. It is under this duty that Aberdeen City Council and NHSG are re-tendering for the provision of an Independent Advocacy service. The service is required to support people living in Aberdeen City and using or requiring services to express their views and to speak on their behalf where required. The service will also promote empowerment, protection and inclusion. Under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 mental disorder means any - mental illness - learning disability - personality disorder. The contract will be awarded following evaluations through PCST

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000550281
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325905
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
£1,801,295 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,801,295 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
smelvin@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325905
    Independent Advocacy Service - Aberdeen City Council requires the provision of a Representation and Advocacy Service for adults resident, or ordinarily resident, in Aberdeen City to support its statutory (legislative) requirements outlined in the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 anyone with a mental disorder has the right to access an independent advocate. The definition of 'mental disorder' in the Act includes: - mental illness - dementia - learning disability - autism - personality disorder Section 6 of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 places a duty on the Council, if it considers that it needs to intervene in order to protect the adult at risk of harm, to consider the provision of appropriate services, including independent advocacy services, to the adult concerned, after making enquiries under Section 4 of the Act.

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