--- title: "Independent Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000468731" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000468731" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000468731.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000468731.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-09" --- # Independent Advocacy Services Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000468731 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000468731) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000468731.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking proposals for the Independent Advocacy Services, focusing on essential services for vulnerable groups in Edinburgh. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the tender initially posted on November 3, 2016, and a submission deadline concluded on December 5, 2016. The contract is designed to cover services for a period of three years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years, and is valued at £3,900,000. This limited procurement method was undertaken without prior publication of a call for competition, and evaluation of proposals was based on a quality to price ratio of 70% to 30% under the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services for individuals with mental health and learning disabilities, as well as additional support for older people and unpaid carers. Companies experienced in providing social services, particularly those familiar with local authority contracts and community benefits, would find this contract particularly suitable. Firms looking to make an impact in the social services sector in Edinburgh, and those equipped to deliver high-quality advocacy services, should consider engaging with this contract to enhance their market presence and contribute to community welfare. ## Notice Independent advocacy services ### Lot Information Advocacy for People with Mental Health Support Needs and Adult Unpaid Carers Independent advocacy service for people with mental health support needs and adult unpaid carers.. It is the intention of the Council that any contract arising from this procurement will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further two periods of twelve months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. Advocacy for People with Learning Disabilities, Older People, Adults with Physical Disabilities and Adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition Independent advocacy service for people with learning disabilities, older people, adults with physical disabilities, adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition and children and young people who are receiving a service from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Learning Disabilities (CAMHS LD) or are in-patients in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, who may or may not be subject to statutory measures.. It is the intention of the Council that any contract arising from this procurement will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further two periods of twelve months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292265 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292265 - 3 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262684 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=12 25th November 2016 - Draft specification provided for information. A final version will be issued with the ITT. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=7 10th November 2016 - ESPD and Request to Participate - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=11 10th November 2016 - ESPD and Request to Participate - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=2 10th November 2016 - Request to Participate Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=10 10th November 2016 - Request to Participate Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=9 7th November 2016 - Provisional procurement timetable - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=8 7th November 2016 - Summary of consultation prior to publication of contract notice. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=1 5th November 2016 - SIAA Principles and Standards - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=3 5th November 2016 - ESPD Instructions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=4 5th November 2016 - Appeals Procedure - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=5 5th November 2016 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV262684&idx=6 5th November 2016 - Additional Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262684 Independent Advocacy Services - Independent advocacy services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292265 Independent Advocacy Services - Independent advocacy services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000468731 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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