Award

Provision of Social Security Advocacy Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2021 at 00:00

Tender

17 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Social Security Advocacy Services," aimed at providing advocacy support throughout Scotland for individuals with disabilities interacting with the social security system. This open procurement process is at the active stage, with the tender period concluding on 10 February 2020. Interested parties should be aware of the submission deadline, which is critical for participation. The services are classified under the category of general public services and are delivered within the UK region of Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social services, advocacy, and disability support. Companies specialised in providing tailored advocacy, training, and support services for disabled individuals will find this procurement especially relevant. Businesses that can demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-quality advocacy and meet the community benefits criteria, such as engaging disadvantaged groups or providing recruitment and training initiatives, will be well situated to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the inclusion of sub-contracting opportunities aligns with the Scottish Government's commitment to promoting economic growth among small and medium enterprises.

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Notice Title

Provision of Social Security Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage a new demand led service for cross-Scotland advocacy support for those who, if owing to a disability, require an advocate's help to interact with the Scottish Social Security system. The service is being procured by the Scottish Government and is being delivered independently of both Scottish Ministers and Social Security Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Social Security Advocacy Services on behalf of the Scottish Government. To provide individual instructed advocacy to disabled people who require support with the Scottish social security system. Delivering against the new advocacy service standards Documents can be found at http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search the following ITT: The Provision of Social Security Advocacy Services itt_32509. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 12 months + 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000604167
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB408036
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Susan Hampshire
Contact Email
spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk, susan.hampshire@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420301

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375404
    Provision of Social Security Advocacy Services - The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage a new demand led service for cross-Scotland advocacy support for those who, if owing to a disability, require an advocate's help to interact with the Scottish Social Security system. The service is being procured by the Scottish Government and is being delivered independently of both Scottish Ministers and Social Security Scotland.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB408036
    Provision of Social Security Advocacy Services - The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage a new demand led service for cross-Scotland advocacy support for those who, if owing to a disability, require an advocate's help to interact with the Scottish Social Security system. The service is being procured by the Scottish Government and is being delivered independently of both Scottish Ministers and Social Security Scotland.

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