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Adult Advocacy Services

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Adult Advocacy Services" project, aimed at providing an Independent Advocacy Service for both adults and older adults from 1 November 2021 to 31 July 2024. This tender is currently in the Award stage, following an open procurement method, with an estimated total value of £1,374,500. The procurement covers services under the General Public Services category, with specific delivery locations within North Lanarkshire, UK. Key contact points for this tender are Maria Williamson and Patricia Kearns, with a submission deadline that has already passed on 26 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in advocacy and support for individuals with mental health issues, learning disabilities, or dementia. Businesses capable of delivering community-focused services can leverage this framework, as it aims not only to fulfil statutory obligations but also to incorporate community benefits such as targeted recruitment and local sponsorship initiatives. Engaging in this tender could be beneficial for firms seeking to expand their reach in public service contracts within North Lanarkshire.

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Notice Title

Adult Advocacy Services

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a multi-lot Framework with a sole Contractor in each lot, who will provide an Independent Advocacy Service for both adults and older adults within North Lanarkshire. . Start Date 1 November 2021 until End Date 31 July 2024. .

Lot Information

Younger Adults

The Framework is to support the Council to fulfill its statutory obligations for the provision of advocacy Services. The Mental Health [Care and Treatment] Act [Scotland] 2003 imposed a duty on local authorities and health boards to collaborate to ensure the availability of independent advocacy services within their area. The Act gave everyone with mental illness, learning disability, dementia and related conditions the right to access independent advocacy support. The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 builds on the rights enshrined within the 2003 Act to widen access to independent advocacy support. . Duration: 33 months . Budget: Annual budget of 270000GBP. . Further to this overview, the complete 'Details of Requirements' forms part of the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack; please refer to the PCS-Tender portal https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - Project code 19051.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: 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.

Older Adults

The Framework is to support the Council to fulfill its statutory obligations for the provision of advocacy services. The Mental Health [Care and Treatment] Act [Scotland] 2003 imposed a duty on local authorities and health boards to collaborate to ensure the availability of independent advocacy services within their area. The Act gives everyone with mental illness, learning disability, dementia and related conditions the right to access independent advocacy support. The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 builds on the rights enshrined within the 2003 Act to widen access to independent advocacy support. . Duration: 33 months duration . Budget: Annual budget 230000GBP . Further to this overview, the complete 'Details of Requirements' forms part of the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack; please refer to the PCS-Tender portal https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - Project code 19051.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658470
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430984
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,374,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Maria Williamson, Patricia Kearns
Contact Email
kearnsp@northlan.gov.uk, williamsonm@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EQUAL SAY

EQUALS ADVOCACY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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