---
title: "Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability - West Lothian"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000516112"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-24"
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# Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability - West Lothian

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000516112

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## Summary

West Lothian Council is initiating a procurement process for an independent advocacy service aimed at older people and individuals with physical disabilities in West Lothian. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £480,825. The procurement will focus on providing support to individuals with mental health problems to ensure their voices are heard and their choices respected. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected to be issued on 3rd November 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, social care, and mental health support. Companies adept at providing high-quality advocacy and support services tailored to vulnerable populations, especially those working with older people and individuals with disabilities, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful contractor will play a crucial role in enhancing the autonomy and dignity of service users in the community.

## Notice

West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership require a professional independant advocacy service which focuses on support to enable people with mental health problems to have their wishes heard, make their own choices and take control of their own lives

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership require a service provider to provide a professional independent advocacy service. The overarching aim of the service is to provide a high standard of independent advocacy as defined in the service specification, which respects the autonomy, independence, freedoms and dignity of people ensuring that their views and opinions are accurately communicated and understood.. Funding will be made available for i) the provision of advocacy services for older people living in the community, adults with a physical disability, including acquired brain injury ; ii) the provision of an independent advocacy service to unpaid adult carers. Further information can be obtained from Dr David Murray (Service Development Officer) - David.Murray@westlothian.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298953 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298953

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298953
  Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability - West Lothian - West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership require a professional independant advocacy service which focuses on support to enable people with mental health problems to have their wishes heard, make their own choices and take control of their own lives

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=516112
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516112

## Provenance

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