Planning

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Mar 2019 at 00:00

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

East Renfrewshire Council is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Independent Advocacy Services" aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals with professional advocacy to enhance their access to health and social care services. This public procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the planning stage. The contract will cover multiple lots, including services for Vulnerable Adults and Looked After Children & Young People. Interested parties should note that a supplier briefing is scheduled for the week commencing 13th May 2019, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 3rd May 2019. The total value of the contract is estimated at £600,000 over a three-year period, with potential extension options available. The procurement process will be conducted in compliance with applicable legal framework, and communications can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advocacy services within the health and social care sectors. Organisations that focus on support for vulnerable populations, including advocacy for children and young people, are well-suited to compete. The emphasis on providing independent advocacy indicates a growing need for qualified providers who can deliver effective client representation. By participating in this procurement, businesses have the chance to not only expand their operations but also to make a meaningful impact in the community by ensuring vulnerable individuals have access to necessary services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes.

Lot Information

Vulnerable Adults

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes.

Looked After Children & Young People

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Looked After Children & Young People. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes.

Vulnerable Children & Young People

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Children & Young People. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000578966
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349986
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
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
20 May 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
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sandra Bisset
Contact Email
sandra.bisset@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415778590

Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349986
    Provision of Independent Advocacy Services - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes.

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