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title: "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000531112"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-19"
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# Independent Advocacy Services for Adults

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000531112

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## Summary

Fife Council is seeking a service provider for the "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults," aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals facing challenges due to disability, chronic illness, or mental health issues. This procurement falls within the social protection industry category and is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract duration spanning from October 2018 to September 2021. The expected value of the contract is £1,050,000, and interested parties should note that a future notice date is scheduled for 22 March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, especially those with expertise in supporting individuals with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, or chronic illnesses. Companies offering professional and collective advocacy services are encouraged to consider this procurement, as it aligns with statutory requirements under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. Engaging in this process could enhance a business's portfolio while contributing to the welfare of vulnerable communities in Glenrothes and surrounding areas.

## Notice

Fife Council requires a service provider to provide services to the authority for Independent Advocacy Services for a period of 3 years, from October 2018 to September 2021. Professional advocacy and collective advocacy is required to be provided to vulnerable people, aged 16 and over, who are affected by disability, chronic illness or mental disorder, and who are unable to safeguard their own well-being, rights, care or other interests. Professional advocacy is defined as the provision of specialist knowledge of the legal, health and welfare systems, and the ability to use this expertise to represent an individual's view and interests, and assist the individual to get the point across as effectively as possible. Collective advocacy is defined as providing support and advice to a group of people with the same issue or concern. This may be a specific issue-based group, or an on-going support network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Advocacy services are designed to empower individuals to express their views, needs and decisions. Where appropriate, it involves speaking on behalf of individuals who are unable to do so for themselves. In doing so, advocacy services help protect and safeguard the rights and interests of those who are vulnerable or discriminated against, and ensure that their rights and opinions are fully considered. The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 includes a legal requirement to provide independent advocacy services. This contract will help ensure that NHS Fife and Fife Council meet their statutory obligations, but it will also provide advocacy for a wider group of vulnerable people. The role of this advocacy service is to provide a combination of professional advocacy and collective advocacy. The advocacy services provided must be independent, as defined by the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310838 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| 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 | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75110000 - General public services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310838

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310838
  Independent Advocacy Services for Adults - Fife Council requires a service provider to provide services to the authority for Independent Advocacy Services for a period of 3 years, from October 2018 to September 2021. Professional advocacy and collective advocacy is required to be provided to vulnerable people, aged 16 and over, who are affected by disability, chronic illness or mental disorder, and who are unable to safeguard their own well-being, rights, care or other interests. Professional advocacy is defined as the provision of specialist knowledge of the legal, health and welfare systems, and the ability to use this expertise to represent an individual's view and interests, and assist the individual to get the point across as effectively as possible. Collective advocacy is defined as providing support and advice to a group of people with the same issue or concern. This may be a specific issue-based group, or an on-going support network.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=531112
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000531112

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