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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is conducting a procurement process for an "Independent Advocacy Service for Adults," aimed at enhancing support services for a vulnerable demographic within the community. This tender falls under the category of services related to environmental protection and general public services, and it is based in Greenock, UK (postal code: PA15 1LX). The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract recently signed on 5th July 2021, amidst an open procurement method. Notably, the tender period ended on 27th May 2021, initiating the award process simultaneously on the same date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in social services, advocacy, or community support. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with stringent health and safety standards, as well as data protection regulations, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, organisations with an established presence in Inverclyde or those capable of setting up accessible service points locally would be advantageous, considering the requirement to provide services within the geographical area throughout the contract duration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Service for Adults

Notice Description

This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for the Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services.. The service must be based in an accessible and welcoming office, paid for and furnished but the Provider and situated within the Inverclyde geographical for the duration of the Contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months from 1st August 2023 until 31st July 2024 with a further option to extend for 8 months from 1st August 2024 until 31st March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650556
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429457
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

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
£387,933 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
2024

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverclyde Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Postcode Area
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
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Circles Network

Further Information

Notice Documents

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