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Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council is seeking a supplier for the "Aberdeen City Advocacy Services" contract. The procurement is in the services main procurement category, with a total contract value of £2,059,612. The procurement method is an open procedure. The contract involves providing an independent advocacy service in Aberdeen City in accordance with specific standards and codes of practice. The deadline for submissions was on 27th June 2024, and the contract was awarded on 1st October 2023 to Advocacy Service Aberdeen.

This tender offers growth opportunities for SMEs capable of delivering tailored advocacy services in Aberdeen. Businesses providing health and social care services or specializing in mental health support, learning disabilities, substance misuse, or adult support and protection could be well-suited to compete. Potential bidders should ensure compliance with financial criteria, insurance requirements, and community benefits outlined by Aberdeen City Council during the procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Aberdeen City Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a service to provide a flexible, responsive and effective independent advocacy service in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice. The service will support the Partnership's statutory duties to provide independent advocacy services to adults from different client groups in different circumstances including those with: a mental disorder; a learning disability; those who are using drugs and/or alcohol; or those such as unpaid carers; and individuals involved in the Adult Support & Protection process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a service to provide a flexible, responsive and effective independent advocacy service in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice. The service will support the Partnership's statutory duties to provide independent advocacy services to adults from different client groups in different circumstances including those with: a mental disorder; a learning disability; those who are using drugs and/or alcohol; or those such as unpaid carers; and individuals involved in the Adult Support & Protection process.The type of advocacy support offered will depend on the needs of the individual and their circumstances but may take the form of individual; group or collective; or non-instructed advocacy.. The contract duration and estimated contract value includes an initial three year contract term, and two optional one year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000730279
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508417
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
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
£2,012,507 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,012,507 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,059,612 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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 Service Aberdeen

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477202
    Aberdeen City Advocacy Services - Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a service to provide a flexible, responsive and effective independent advocacy service in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice. The service will support the Partnership's statutory duties to provide independent advocacy services to adults from different client groups in different circumstances including those with: a mental disorder; a learning disability; those who are using drugs and/or alcohol; or those such as unpaid carers; and individuals involved in the Adult Support & Protection process.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508417
    Aberdeen City Advocacy Services - Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a service to provide a flexible, responsive and effective independent advocacy service in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice. The service will support the Partnership's statutory duties to provide independent advocacy services to adults from different client groups in different circumstances including those with: a mental disorder; a learning disability; those who are using drugs and/or alcohol; or those such as unpaid carers; and individuals involved in the Adult Support & Protection process.

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