Award

Independent Advocacy Service for Adults

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, has awarded a contract for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. The contract, listed under the industry category of public services (CPV 85000000), is located in Greenock, Scotland (UKM83) and follows the completion of the tender stage. The open procedure procurement method was used, and the contract value is £387,297. The tendering period ended on 2nd December 2024, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. Businesses in the field of independent advocacy services, particularly those with experience in delivering public service contracts, stand to gain significant opportunities from this procurement. VoiceAbility Advocacy, a large-scale supplier, was successful in securing the contract, showcasing the potential for similar organisations with robust financial health and demonstrated expertise. Smaller firms can also consider subcontracting opportunities to support project delivery. The contract emphasizes the importance of quality outcomes, pricing, and social value contributions, which can bolster a company's portfolio and enhance its standing in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Service for Adults

Notice Description

This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services

Renewal: Optiont to extend for 12 months from 1st April 2028 until 31st March 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780862
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525313
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£387,297 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712634

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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