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Independent Advocacy

West Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2022 at 01:00

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

18 Nov 2021 at 00:00

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

West Lothian Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Independent Advocacy" aimed at providing services for adults with learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and older adults with physical disabilities. Located in Livingston, UK, this tender is currently at the award stage, having concluded on March 22, 2022. The method used for this procurement is an open procedure, with tender submissions previously accepted until December 16, 2021. Each of the two lots is valued at £513,176 and £769,320 respectively, with contracts valid until March 31, 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in advocacy services, particularly those that focus on supporting individuals with disabilities or specific health requirements. Companies that have experience working in the public sector or that are members of relevant advocacy professional bodies, such as the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The rigorous quality criteria, emphasising a 100% quality weighting for award criteria, encourages service providers to showcase their expertise and commitment to high standards, making this an ideal contract for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in social care services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy

Notice Description

CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder and CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability.

Lot Information

CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder

Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability.

Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability including acquired brain injury.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672917
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446609
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
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
£1,282,496 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,282,496 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,282,496 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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