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Independent Advocacy Services for Adults (aged 16 and over - including over 65)

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Dunbartonshire Council has awarded a contract (id: DEC495696) for "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults" to Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service. The procurement process was carried out through a selective method with a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £608,396.28 GBP, was signed on 29th September 2023. The services are related to general public services and are specifically targeted at individuals in West Dunbartonshire requiring independent advocacy services. The procurement stage is now complete.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing professional advocacy services to individuals with complex health needs and disabilities in the West Dunbartonshire area. Businesses that are independent of other service providers, experienced in adhering to strict professional standards, and capable of working without conflicts of interest are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract aims to improve access to health and social care services for vulnerable individuals, presenting a strategic growth opportunity for businesses in the services sector.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services for Adults (aged 16 and over - including over 65)

Notice Description

The Council has a legislative requirement to provide and deliver advocacy services for people living in West Dunbartonshire who require it, many of whom have complex needs. This can relate to people with significant or enduring health needs and disabilities. Services can be provided using various models of support; one of which is independent advocacy services. The main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy which adheres to the standards and principles for Independent Professional Advocacy as outlined by Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA). This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of individual service users to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. The provider must be independent of other third and statutory service providers. Independent advocates must be able to work with people living in West Dunbartonshire and must be experienced in acting independently and without conflict of interest. Further to the terms and conditions stated within the Contract, the Provider is required to comply with the requirements detailed in the Service Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has a legislative requirement to provide and deliver advocacy services for people living in West Dunbartonshire who require it, many of whom have complex needs. This can relate to people with significant or enduring health needs and disabilities. Services can be provided using various models of support; one of which is independent advocacy services. The main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy which adheres to the standards and principles for Independent Professional Advocacy as outlined by Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA). This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of individual service users to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. The provider must be independent of other third and statutory service providers. Independent advocates must be able to work with people living in West Dunbartonshire and must be experienced in acting independently and without conflict of interest. Further to the terms and conditions stated within the Contract, the Provider is required to comply with the requirements detailed in the Service Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000754278
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495696
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85320000 - Social services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£608,396 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20232 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
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
victoria.wilson@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOMOND & ARGYLL ADVOCACY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495696
    Independent Advocacy Services for Adults (aged 16 and over - including over 65) - The Council has a legislative requirement to provide and deliver advocacy services for people living in West Dunbartonshire who require it, many of whom have complex needs. This can relate to people with significant or enduring health needs and disabilities. Services can be provided using various models of support; one of which is independent advocacy services. The main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy which adheres to the standards and principles for Independent Professional Advocacy as outlined by Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA). This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of individual service users to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. The provider must be independent of other third and statutory service providers. Independent advocates must be able to work with people living in West Dunbartonshire and must be experienced in acting independently and without conflict of interest. Further to the terms and conditions stated within the Contract, the Provider is required to comply with the requirements detailed in the Service Specification.

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