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title: "Provision of Independent Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03642b"
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buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03642b

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council issued a tender for the Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. The services aim to meet statutory duties related to health and social care services in partnership with NHS Orkney and the Council's Housing Services. The contract, valued at £291,680 GBP, includes the delivery of independent advocacy services to adults in the Orkney Islands Council area. The tender was initiated on August 30, 2022, with a submission deadline of September 30, 2022, and an award period set to start on the same day.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the social work and related services sector to provide independent advocacy services for vulnerable individuals in the Orkney Islands. Suppliers are advised to review the award criteria such as service delivery and contract management to improve their chances of a successful bid. The Orkney Islands Council, in collaboration with NHS Orkney, seeks suppliers who can ensure high service standards and positive outcomes for service users, offering fair work practices and benefits for the local community.

## Notice

Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) in partnership with NHS Orkney and the Council's Housing Services the (" Health and Social Care Partnership") has a requirement to meet its statutory duty to provide independent advocacy services to people who are in receipt of health and/or social care services, or who would benefit from the receipt of such services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) in partnership with NHS Orkney and the Council's Housing Services the (" Health and Social Care Partnership") has a requirement to meet its statutory duty to provide independent advocacy services to people who are in receipt of health and/or social care services, or who would benefit from the receipt of such services. Our aims are to ensure that these services are delivered to the highest standards and provide the best outcomes to people who use these services. Independent advocacy allows the views of Service Users to be heard and is essential in service planning and delivery. The Health and Social Care Partnership requires independent advocacy to be accessible by and provided to people in the Orkney Islands Council local authority area (including those in hospital), whose rights, as determined by the Human Rights Act, are at risk, and/or who are protected by Scotland's legislative framework and/ or who are marginalised and/or face discrimination. The Contractor shall provide an Independent Advocacy Service (the Service), to adults, resident in the Orkney Islands Council local authority area. The Service will be available to people who are unable to act for themselves, have a statutory entitlement to advocacy and/or have no independent person to act for them. The Service shall be provided through the delivery of independent advocacy hours. These will be the time periods utilised to assist the individual Service User in receipt of independent advocacy support (the "Advocacy Partner") is having their views heard. Additional information: The Contract Value of 291680 GBP in inclusive of the initial 3 year duration of the contract and the 2 x 12 months options at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Renewal: The 60 month duration includes a 3 year initial duration plus the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015320-2023 |
| 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 | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | summer 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £291,680 |
| Lots value | £291,680 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS ORKNEY |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall West and Orphir |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 07:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015320-2023
- 30 Aug 2022 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024202-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000685643
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00368
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court

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