Planning

Independent Advocacy Services

NHS HIGHLAND

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Planning

14 Sep 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is initiating a procurement process for Independent Advocacy Services for Adults, with the procurement stage currently in planning. This contract seeks to explore potential market availability for advocacy services, as the existing arrangements are set to expire on 31 March 2019. A notable open event for interested parties is scheduled for 4 October 2018 in Dingwall, where businesses can discuss service requirements. The procurement will be classified under health services and will take place in the Highland region, excluding Argyll and Bute, with a future notice date set for 31 October 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, including individual, citizens', collective, and carer advocacy. Companies that can provide innovative service delivery models or have experience in the health sector are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to establishing a long-term partnership with the NHS Highland, thereby supporting business growth in the healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Independent Advocacy Services for Adults

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland is reviewing its current contractual arrangements for the provision of independent advocacy services (individual, citizens, collective and carer) for adults, which are due to expire on 31 March 2019. The Health Board is looking to determine potential market availability for advocacy services. An open event is being held on 4 October 2018, in Dingwall to discuss the required services and possible service delivery models. Places at the event must be pre-booked. If you are interested in attending, please email kayleigh.cruickshank@nhs.net to reserve a place. Please note that this prior information notice is not an invitation to tender, nor is it a formal stage in a procurement process. It is being used as a means to determine market availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000557567
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331307
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

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

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2018Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Jacqueline Paterson
Contact Email
jacqueline.paterson2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1463717123

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7PA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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