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title: "SLC - Independent Adult Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032310"
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buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-15"
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# SLC - Independent Adult Advocacy Services

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032310

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## Summary

The South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to commission Independent Adult Advocacy Services, classified under social work and related services. The contract, valued at £1,901,892 GBP, will last for an initial 3 years with the possibility of two extensions. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on April 26, 2023. The contract is located in the UKM95 region and offers opportunities for businesses in the services industry to provide advocacy services to various user groups.

This tender by the South Lanarkshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and related services to compete for a contract to provide advocacy services to adult and older people. With an emphasis on independent advocacy and peer advocacy, the contract offers a platform for businesses to contribute to improving the well-being of individuals in need. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specific requirements detailed in the procurement documents for a chance to secure this contract.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council Social Work Resource is seeking to commission one provider to manage a range of advocacy services to support adult and older people. These services will consist of independent advocacy, collective advocacy, non-instructed advocacy, and peer advocacy to the following categories of service user group: - Learning Disability; Communication/Physical disability; Mental Health; Older Mental Health/Dementia; carers and parents of young people, in transition, and adults with complex and profound multiple needs. Contract duration is for an initial 3 years with an optional 2 year extension and a further 1 year extension subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and funding being available.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council Social Work Resource is seeking to commission one provider to manage a range of advocacy services to support adult and older people. These services will consist of independent advocacy, collective advocacy, non-instructed advocacy, and peer advocacy to the following categories of service user group: - Learning Disability; Communication/Physical disability; Mental Health; Older Mental Health/Dementia; carers and parents of young people, in transition, and adults with complex and profound multiple needs. Contract duration is for an initial 3 years with an optional 2 year extension and a further 1 year extension subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and funding being available. Additional information: If interested in responding to the tender opportunity when it becomes available, please ensure that you are registered with PCS-t.

Renewal: The Council will have the option to extend for a further 2 years from 1 Oct 2026 to 30 September 2028 and then a further 1 year from 1 October 2028 to 30 September 2029 subject to the availability of funding, the contractors satisfactory performance, the Council having secured all necessary internal Council approvals and the Council being satisfied with the contractor's financial standing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007545-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,901,892 |
| Lots value | £1,901,892 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007545-2023
- 17 Mar 2022 at 10:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007286-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotscourts.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000725776
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410

## Provenance

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