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Independent Advocacy Services - Adult Services

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a provider for Independent Advocacy Services for Adults within the Renfrewshire area. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is currently in the awarding stage. The tender was initiated through an open procurement method and has a contract value of £687,858, with the contract signed on 25 June 2021. The duration of the contract spans three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement details, including deadlines and necessary qualifications for submissions, are outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in advocacy and social support services. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive independent advocacy services, particularly those with experience in health and social care, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate financial stability and meet the mandatory insurance requirements will find this tender advantageous for expanding their service offerings in the Renfrewshire area.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services - Adult Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver an Independent Advocacy Service - Adults within Renfrewshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a single provider to provide Independent Advocacy Services for Adults within Renfrewshire. The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 imposed a duty on local authorities and health boards to collaborate to ensure the availability of independent advocacy services in their area. Independent Advocacy plays an important role in supporting people to express their views and in providing a source of support which gives them the confidence to speak out. Prospective providers must meet the selection criteria as detailed in this contract notice and also meet the required technical criteria as detailed in the Tender Documents. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.. The Service must be based in an accessible and welcoming office, paid for and furnished by the Provider and situated at a central location in the Renfrewshire Council area, preferably in Paisley that is easily reached by all forms of public and individual transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000648382
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423238
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£687,858 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20214 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
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexandra.donaldson@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
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
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOU FIRST ADVOCACY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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