Award

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

01 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Award

13 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Tender

08 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is currently engaged in the provision of Independent Advocacy Services, a public procurement process in the services industry. This initiative is set in Glenrothes (postcode KY7 5LT) and is classified under CPV code 85312000. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the contract recently awarded to Circles Network on 1st April 2021. The active contract, valued at approximately £688,743, is scheduled to last for 720 days, ending on 31st March 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the advocacy and social services sectors, particularly those offering large-scale support services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of service delivery requirements and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Businesses with the capability to provide innovative and responsive advocacy solutions may find collaboration or direct service provisions to public entities like Fife Council particularly advantageous for growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000569246
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411013
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,377,487 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£688,743 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
2-4 years depending on if the extension period is utilised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Billie Mitchell
Contact Email
billie.mitchell@fife.gov.uk, vicki.birrell@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLES NETWORK

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