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title: "Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service"
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# Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c5d

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## Summary

Fife Council, under the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), has awarded a contract for the Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to VoiceAbility. This contract, valued at £1,642,530, is to support both adults and children/young people across Fife, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and pursuing priorities within the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26). The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 19th June 2024. The awarded contract aims to enhance health and social work services, particularly focusing on vulnerable groups requiring advocacy to achieve fair and informed decision-making.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in social work services, especially those with skills in advocacy, counselling, and support for vulnerable groups. Companies with expertise in mental health, learning disabilities, and community health services are particularly well-suited. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute to fulfilling statutory responsibilities while expanding their service offerings within a structured and supportive community framework in Fife, Scotland. The focus on professional and collective advocacy ensures diverse needs are met, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive and collaborative approach in service delivery.

## Notice

This Contract is for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to adults and children/young people across Fife. The requirement will support Fife HSCP in achieving the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and in Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). This contract will help ensure that NHS Fife, Fife Council & Fife Health and Social Care Partnership meet their statutory obligations. It will also provide advocacy for a wider group of vulnerable people.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to adults and children/young people across Fife. The requirement will support Fife HSCP in achieving the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and in Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). This contract will help ensure that NHS Fife, Fife Council & Fife Health and Social Care Partnership meet their statutory obligations. It will also provide advocacy for a wider group of vulnerable people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023438-2024 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,559,460 |
| Lots value | £1,559,460 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,642,530 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICEABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023438-2024
- 11 Apr 2024 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011778-2024
- 23 Feb 2024 at 09:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005903-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763535
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

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