Award

Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jul 2024 at 00:00

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

11 Apr 2024 at 00:00

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

Fife Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to VoiceAbility. The contract aims to cater to the needs of adults and children/young people across Fife, supporting the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and the Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). The total value of this contract is £1,642,530, and the contract was signed on 19th June 2024, with services scheduled across the Fife region. The procurement used an open procedure method under the category of general public services, as classified by CPV codes such as 85300000 and 85310000. The entire procurement process has concluded, progressing from the tender stage (closing on 10th May 2024) to the award stage effectively.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and public health services, specifically those with experience in delivering advocacy services. Companies that can provide comprehensive support to vulnerable groups and meet statutory obligations are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The open procedure ensures transparency, providing a fair chance for SMEs and larger organisations alike. Given the focus on advocacy services, businesses with expertise in healthcare, social care, and legal advocacy can find growth opportunities by participating in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to adults and children/young people across Fife. The requirement will support Fife HSCP in achieving the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and in Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). This contract will help ensure that NHS Fife, Fife Council & Fife Health and Social Care Partnership meet their statutory obligations. It will also provide advocacy for a wider group of vulnerable people.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to adults and children/young people across Fife. The requirement will support Fife HSCP in achieving the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and in Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). This contract will help ensure that NHS Fife, Fife Council & Fife Health and Social Care Partnership meet their statutory obligations. It will also provide advocacy for a wider group of vulnerable people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763535
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510754
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,559,460 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,559,460 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,642,530 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Hope
Contact Email
katy.hope@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FIFE COUNCIL

VOICEABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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