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title: "Independent Advocacy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f7cb"
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# Independent Advocacy

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f7cb

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the Independent Advocacy services, which includes two specific lots: one targeting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder and another for older adults and those with physical disabilities. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a total value of £1,282,496. The contracts are active and will run from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure. The tender process was initiated on 18 November 2021, and these awards are currently in progress, aiming to improve the quality of advocacy services in West Lothian.

This opportunity allows businesses with expertise in health and social care, particularly organisations skilled in advocacy for vulnerable groups, to compete effectively for ongoing work under contact arrangements that emphasise quality service delivery. Suppliers capable of meeting the rigorous qualifications and adhering to the standards set by the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance are particularly well-positioned to succeed. The community benefits included in the procurement further encourage innovative approaches that enhance service delivery while engaging with the local community, thereby fostering potential avenues for business growth.

## Notice

CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder and CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability.

### Lot Information

CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder

Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability.

Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability including acquired brain injury.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010460-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,282,496 |
| Lots value | £1,282,496 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,282,496 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICE (SCIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2022 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010460-2022
- 18 Nov 2021 at 08:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028764-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/livingston-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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