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Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves West Lothian Council, which sought independent advocacy services for older people and individuals with physical disabilities within West Lothian. This tender, titled "Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability," was classified under the services category and was conducted through an open procurement method. The contract, with a total value of £480,825, was awarded to EARS Advocacy Service on 13 April 2018. The procurement process is now complete, marking the successful engagement of advocacy services in the region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social and health services, particularly those with experience in providing advocacy for vulnerable populations. Companies focusing on support services for the elderly and disabled, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts not only enhances outreach within the community but also helps to establish long-term relationships with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability

Notice Description

Professional Independent Advocacy services for Older People & People with a Physical Disability within West Lothian

Lot Information

Lot 1

Professional independent advocacy services for older people & people with a physical disability in West Lothian.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000576287
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347305
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,825 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 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
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EARS ADVOCACY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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