--- title: "Independent Advocacy Mental Health - West Lothian Council" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000516875" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516875" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516875.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516875.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-15" --- # Independent Advocacy Mental Health - West Lothian Council Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000516875 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516875) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516875.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is looking to procure independent advocacy services for individuals with mental health issues through an open tender titled "Independent Advocacy Mental Health - West Lothian Council." This process falls within the services industry category, with a total estimated contract value of £864,250. The tender period is set to conclude on 20th December 2017 at 12:00 PM. The contract, with the potential for extensions, aims to ensure high standards of advocacy in support of autonomy and choice for service users. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their bids electronically via the specified procurement portal. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services and advocacy to expand their operations and contribute positively to the local community in West Lothian. Companies with experience in providing independent advocacy, particularly in mental health contexts, and those capable of meeting the outlined insurance and financial stability requirements, will be well-positioned to compete. The potential for a longer-term partnership through contract renewal also makes this an attractive chance for sustained business growth in the public sector. ## Notice West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have a requirement for independent advocacy services for persons who have mental health issues. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (WLHSCP)wish to procure services for the provision of a professional independent 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. 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.. Bidders should refer to Lease arrangements which are specified within the Invitation to Tender. Bidders will be required to indicate if they intend making use of lease arrangements at Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Broxburn EH52 5LH - http://www.westlothianchcp.org.uk/strathbrock Please note that the estimated annual contract value includes the GBP 13,000 per annum lease subsidy Renewal: WLHSCP will be able to extend the contract for a further period of 24 months (2 periods of 12 months). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301352 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £864,250 | | Lots value | £172,850 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 15 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301352 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301352 Independent Advocacy Mental Health - West Lothian Council - West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have a requirement for independent advocacy services for persons who have mental health issues. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2023/Doing-Business-With-The-Council - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities - http://www.westlothianchcp.org.uk/strathbrock - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516875 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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