Award

2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2023 at 00:00

Tender

23 Sep 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service" is being procured by Aberdeenshire Council based in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement falls under the services category and is at the active stage. The tender involves the provision of advocacy services in Aberdeenshire, with a total contract value of £1,902,794 GBP. The deadline for submissions is November 11, 2022, creating an opportunity for businesses to compete for this contract.

This tender by Aberdeenshire Council presents a growth opportunity for businesses providing advocacy services as per Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering advocacy services can compete for this contract. Businesses meeting the suitability and economic criteria outlined can bid for the contract, demonstrating relevant experience and financial stability. The procurement process is being carried out electronically, offering a streamlined approach for businesses to engage and potentially expand their operations within the Aberdeenshire area.

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Notice Title

2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide individual and collective independent advocacy services in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice, and in support of its statutory responsibilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of an Advocacy Service. Aberdeenshire Council, through the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, has a requirement to meet its statutory duties to provide independent advocacy services to a range of people across different care groups who are in receipt of health and care services, or who would benefit from the receipt of such services. The priority for the provision of the Service will be given to individuals who are or may be subject to compulsory duties or powers under the relevant legislation - Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015; Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000; Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Priority also includes provision of advocacy for unpaid carers in accordance with duties under the Carer (Scotland) Act 2016.

Renewal: 3 Year Fixed Term with option for 2 years renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000707661
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470328
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,902,794 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,902,794 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,898,994 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 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
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sean.watson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVOCACY NORTH EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459785
    2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service - The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide individual and collective independent advocacy services in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice, and in support of its statutory responsibilities.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470328
    2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service - The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide individual and collective independent advocacy services in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice, and in support of its statutory responsibilities.

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