--- title: "North Ayrshire Independent Advocacy Provision" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000504872" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000504872" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000504872.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000504872.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-19" --- # North Ayrshire Independent Advocacy Provision Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000504872 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000504872) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000504872.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "North Ayrshire Independent Advocacy Provision" to commission an independent advocacy service on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically designed to deliver general public services, and is classified under CPV code 85000000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and bidders are expected to submit proposals by 18 August 2017. The contract is set to be awarded following the evaluation of submissions, which will begin on the same date. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in social care services, advocacy, and community engagement. Companies that meet the minimum turnover requirement of £600,000 over the past three years and hold appropriate insurance can compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses focused on community benefits will find this tender appealing, as the successful provider will be expected to contribute to the economic and social regeneration of North Ayrshire through initiatives such as supply chain initiatives and community engagement programs. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council, on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) requires to commission an independent advocacy service from an external provider. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North Ayrshire Council, on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) requires to commission an independent advocacy service from an external provider. Renewal: The duration of the contract will be for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further two years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314180 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 19 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2018 | | 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 | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | IRVINE | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA12 8EE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Irvine South | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314180 - 24 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290387 - 20 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290741 - 18 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290002 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290002 North Ayrshire Independent Advocacy Provision - North Ayrshire Council, on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) requires to commission an independent advocacy service from an external provider. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314180 North Ayrshire Independent Advocacy Provision - North Ayrshire Council, on behalf of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) requires to commission an independent advocacy service from an external provider. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000504872 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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