---
title: "The Provision of an Advocacy Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000407017"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-11-28"
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# The Provision of an Advocacy Support Service

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000407017

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Provision of an Advocacy Support Service" was conducted by Aberdeen City Council, located at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen. This open procedure, classified under the services category, aims to provide independent advocacy services to users of Health and Social Care Services in Aberdeen, focusing primarily on individuals with mental disorders. The contract was awarded on 15th July 2016, with a total value of £1,089,525. The service delivery location is within the Aberdeen City area.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations and mental health issues. Companies that provide social services, counselling, and health-related support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can leverage their expertise to meet the specific needs outlined by Aberdeen City Council. Engaging in this contract can significantly enhance a business's reputation and expand its client base within the public sector.

## Notice

The Service Provider will provide an independent advocacy service to Service Users of Health and Social Care Services in the City of Aberdeen although in some instances individuals may not be known to Social Work or Health Services. This will be demand led but will prioritise individuals with Mental Disorder as defined by the 2003 Act who are likely to be or subject to orders under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Act or orders under the Adult with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider will provide an independent advocacy service to Service Users of Health and Social Care Services in the City of Aberdeen although in some instances individuals may not be known to Social Work or Health Services. This will be demand led but will prioritise individuals with Mental Disorder as defined by the 2003 Act who are likely to be or subject to orders under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Act or orders under the Adult with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302365 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,089,525 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVOCACY SERVICE ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302365

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302365
  The Provision of an Advocacy Support Service - The Service Provider will provide an independent advocacy service to Service Users of Health and Social Care Services in the City of Aberdeen although in some instances individuals may not be known to Social Work or Health Services. This will be demand led but will prioritise individuals with Mental Disorder as defined by the 2003 Act who are likely to be or subject to orders under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Act or orders under the Adult with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000407017

## Provenance

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