--- title: "Individual and Collective Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000524011" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000524011" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000524011.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000524011.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-06" --- # Individual and Collective Advocacy Services Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000524011 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000524011) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000524011.json) ## Summary Dumfries and Galloway Council is procuring Individual and Collective Advocacy Services, aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals to better navigate health and social care services. This procurement process, classified under social and other specific services, is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the initial tender phase. The contracts were signed on 28 March 2018, following a tender deadline that ended on 1 February 2018. The services are expected to be delivered across the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland, with an estimated contract value of £790,000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those that are independent and can offer both individual and collective support. Companies that meet the statutory requirements set forth under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and that can demonstrate experience in similar service provisions will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, organisations committed to community benefits and possessing the requisite professional indemnity and liability insurance will likely find this tender accessible. ## Notice Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board have a requirement for independent and collective advocacy services for vulnerable people who require help to have a stronger voice when using health and social care services and to have as much control as possible over their own lives. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking tenders on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board (IJB)for the provision of Individual and Collective Advocacy Services for Adults. Dumfries and Galloway IJB requires individual and collective advocacy services that: - are independent and professional. - provide individual (one to one)advocacy that is issue focussed; and meet statutory requirements and Scottish Government Priorities. This covers such services under the following categories adult advocacy in terms of the Mental Heath (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; and adult generic advocacy. The service includes individual advocacy and collective advocacy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315978 | | 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 | 6 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £790,000 | | Lots value | £790,000 | | 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 | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315978 - 21 Dec 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=DEC305217 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305217&idx=1 23rd December 2017 - This upload includes ESPD, ITT and all appendices. Please complete and resubmit - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305217&idx=2 23rd December 2017 - ESPD Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305217 Individual and Collective Advocacy Services - Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board have a requirement for independent and collective advocacy services for vulnerable people who require help to have a stronger voice when using health and social care services and to have as much control as possible over their own lives. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315978 Individual and Collective Advocacy Services - Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board have a requirement for independent and collective advocacy services for vulnerable people who require help to have a stronger voice when using health and social care services and to have as much control as possible over their own lives. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000524011 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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