---
title: "Independent Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000501678"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL"
published: "2017-09-05"
---

# Independent Advocacy Services

Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000501678

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Stirling Council, is focused on providing Independent Advocacy Services across the Forth Valley region. This open tender, classified under the social services industry category, highlights a total contract value of £1,500,000. Key dates include the tender period that ends on 3rd August 2017, following a successful contract signing on 30th August 2017. The involved parties also include Falkirk Council, Clackmannanshire Council, and NHS Forth Valley, all collaborating to meet statutory requirements for independent advocacy in health and social care.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in advocacy and social services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities or healthcare providers. Organisations that can demonstrate compliance with financial capability criteria, such as an annual turnover of £375,000 in relevant business areas and the necessary insurance coverage, would be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, bidders are encouraged to showcase their commitment to community benefits, making this a compelling avenue for businesses focused on social impact and local engagement.

## Notice

The provision of Independent Advocacy Services is a statutory requirement of the NHS and Local Authorities for people accessing services who are subject to specific legislation. The Independent Advocacy will be commissioned by the Forth Valley partners: Clackmannanshire Council, Falkirk Council and Stirling Council and NHS Forth Valley on behalf of the respective Health and Social Care Partnerships.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Independent Advocacy Services is a statutory requirement of the NHS and Local Authorities for people accessing services who are subject to specific legislation. Independent Advocacy supports people accessing Health and Social Care services to represent their own interests or represent their views when an individual is unable to do so. The Independent Advocacy will be commissioned by the Forth Valley partners: Clackmannanshire Council, Falkirk Council and Stirling Council and NHS Forth Valley on behalf of the respective Health and Social Care Partnerships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294672 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; NHS FORTH VALLEY |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK9 4SW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Clackmannanshire |
| Electoral ward | Clackmannanshire South |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM2 Highlands and Islands, TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 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=SEP294672
- 29 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288065

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=1
  25th July 2017 - Service Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=13
  25th July 2017 - Service Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=6
  3rd July 2017 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=7
  3rd July 2017 - Returned Documentation Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=8
  3rd July 2017 - TUPE Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=9
  3rd July 2017 - Stirling Council Standard T&C's (Long Form)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=10
  3rd July 2017 - ESPD (Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=11
  3rd July 2017 - ITT & Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=12
  3rd July 2017 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=2
  3rd July 2017 - Method Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=3
  3rd July 2017 - Method Statement - Community Benefit
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=4
  3rd July 2017 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288065&idx=5
  3rd July 2017 - FOI and CCI Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288065
  Independent Advocacy Services - The provision of Independent Advocacy Services is a statutory requirement of the NHS and Local Authorities for people accessing services who are subject to specific legislation. The Independent Advocacy will be commissioned by the Forth Valley partners: Clackmannanshire Council, Falkirk Council and Stirling Council and NHS Forth Valley on behalf of the respective Health and Social Care Partnerships.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294672
  Independent Advocacy Services - The provision of Independent Advocacy Services is a statutory requirement of the NHS and Local Authorities for people accessing services who are subject to specific legislation. The Independent Advocacy will be commissioned by the Forth Valley partners: Clackmannanshire Council, Falkirk Council and Stirling Council and NHS Forth Valley on behalf of the respective Health and Social Care Partnerships.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000501678

## Provenance

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