Planning

Advocacy Service for the Scottish Social Security system

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

28 Mar 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a public procurement process for the "Advocacy Service for the Scottish Social Security system". This procurement falls under the services category and aims to support disabled individuals navigating the Scottish social security system. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £5,000,000 GBP designated for this initiative. Interested parties should take note of the planned communication date set for 3rd June 2019, which will provide further information regarding the procurement timeline and specifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in advocacy services, particularly those experienced in supporting disabled individuals. Companies with expertise in providing inclusive and accessible services across Scotland will be well-suited to compete. Due to the emphasis on catering to varied communication needs and the potential for independent organisations to deliver these services, this procurement offers a diverse array of possibilities for growth in the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Service for the Scottish Social Security system

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert interested parties to the Scottish Governments intention to establish an Advocacy Service for the Scottish Social Security system. The proposed procurement seeks to explore the market options for the provision of an advocacy service to support disabled people with the Scottish social security system It should be noted that the applicants will include individuals with accessibility needs, and these must be considered fully when designing the service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Advocacy is the provision of support to allow an individual to be fully involved in a decision making process and to ensure that they feel their voice has been heard. Advocates cannot be an individual's supporter, guardian or appointee Services will be required to provide individual [instructed] advocacy to disabled people, who because of their disability need support with the Scottish social security system. Advocacy support will need to be available to individuals across Scotland on a consistent basis. Advocacy services will operate independently from Scottish Ministers though Scottish Ministers will receive evaluations and reports on the delivery of the service. Support may be provided by independent, stand-alone organisations or they may provide advocacy as one of a range of complementary services, such as information and advice. Services must be provided from accessible premises or from other buildings agreed with the individual. This may include the person's home. Services should also offer support through other methods, eg telephone, on-line. However, the majority of support is likely to be [face to face] [in person]. Each person's communication requirements will need to be met and will need to be identified by services in discussion with the service user. The Scottish Government is developing service standards for social security advocacy and funded services will be required to work towards these. The draft service standards will be subject to public consultation later in the spring.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000578833
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349984
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79112100 - Stakeholders representation services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2019Expired
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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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