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title: "Adult Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c043"
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# Adult Advocacy Services

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c043

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the North Lanarkshire Council, which is seeking to establish a multi-lot Framework to provide Independent Advocacy Services for adults and older adults within North Lanarkshire. The title of the tender is "Adult Advocacy Services," categorised under social work and related services. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with contracts signed on 19 October 2021. The project will commence on 1 November 2021 and is scheduled to end on 31 July 2024, with a total budget of £1,374,500 allocated for the services over this duration.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those experienced in providing support for individuals with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and dementia. Smaller enterprises, specifically SMEs, are encouraged to compete, as evidenced by the recent participation of several SMEs in the bidding process. Companies that can demonstrate experience and compliance with the strict statutory requirements outlined in the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act [Scotland] will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a multi-lot Framework with a sole Contractor in each lot, who will provide an Independent Advocacy Service for both adults and older adults within North Lanarkshire. . Start Date 1 November 2021 until End Date 31 July 2024. .

### Lot Information

Younger Adults

The Framework is to support the Council to fulfill its statutory obligations for the provision of advocacy Services. The Mental Health [Care and Treatment] Act [Scotland] 2003 imposed a duty on local authorities and health boards to collaborate to ensure the availability of independent advocacy services within their area. The Act gave everyone with mental illness, learning disability, dementia and related conditions the right to access independent advocacy support. The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 builds on the rights enshrined within the 2003 Act to widen access to independent advocacy support. . Duration: 33 months . Budget: Annual budget of 270000GBP. . Further to this overview, the complete 'Details of Requirements' forms part of the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack; please refer to the PCS-Tender portal https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - Project code 19051. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Older Adults

The Framework is to support the Council to fulfill its statutory obligations for the provision of advocacy services. The Mental Health [Care and Treatment] Act [Scotland] 2003 imposed a duty on local authorities and health boards to collaborate to ensure the availability of independent advocacy services within their area. The Act gives everyone with mental illness, learning disability, dementia and related conditions the right to access independent advocacy support. The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 builds on the rights enshrined within the 2003 Act to widen access to independent advocacy support. . Duration: 33 months duration . Budget: Annual budget 230000GBP . Further to this overview, the complete 'Details of Requirements' forms part of the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack; please refer to the PCS-Tender portal https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - Project code 19051. Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026410-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,374,500 |
| Lots value | £1,375,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,375,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EQUAL SAY; EQUALS ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026410-2021
- 25 Jun 2021 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014544-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court

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