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Independent Advocacy for adults with Mental Health and/or Addiction Issues

West Lothian Council

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27 Oct 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council is seeking tenders for a project titled "Independent Advocacy for adults with Mental Health and/or Addiction Issues." This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Livingston, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the active planning stage. The deadline for submission of tenders is 6th December 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £1,582,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and mental health services. Companies that meet the criteria for operating as a fully Independent Advocacy Organisation, as defined by the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA), are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirements also stipulate that providers must have competent Adult Protection policies in place and be based in West Lothian. Businesses engaged in social services, particularly those focused on empowering individuals with mental health issues or addiction challenges, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy for adults with Mental Health and/or Addiction Issues

Notice Description

WLHSCP wish to commission services for the provision of a professional independent advocacy service which focuses on support to enable people with mental health problems and, or addiction issues to have their wishes heard, make their own choices and take control of their own lives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WLHSCP has a responsibility to make provision for independent advocacy under the provisions of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. To fulfil this responsibility and to promote social inclusion and equality, WLHSCP will commission services for the provision of a professional independent advocacy service which focuses on support to enable people with mental health problems and, or addiction issues to have their wishes heard, make their own choices and take control of their own lives. In addition, under the terms of this contract additional spot purchase funding will be available for the duration of the contract for the provision of an independent advocacy service to unpaid adult carers.. The provider should be a fully Independent Advocacy Organisation- as defined by the SIAA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000670471
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431347
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£1,582,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,582,800 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431347
    Independent Advocacy for adults with Mental Health and/or Addiction Issues - WLHSCP wish to commission services for the provision of a professional independent advocacy service which focuses on support to enable people with mental health problems and, or addiction issues to have their wishes heard, make their own choices and take control of their own lives.

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