---
title: "Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000538133"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-13"
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# Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000538133

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Lothian Council as the contracting authority, seeking professional independent advocacy services for older people and individuals with a physical disability within the West Lothian region. The process is complete, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 13th April 2018, and the procurement is classified under general public services. The total contract value is £288,495, and the primary industry category is services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on advocacy services, particularly those with experience working with vulnerable populations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like EARS Advocacy Service, which has been awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete. Companies with expertise in delivering tailored support to older individuals and people with disabilities can leverage this procurement process to expand their offerings and enhance their community impact within West Lothian.

## Notice

Professional independent advocacy services for older people & people with a physical disability within West Lothian

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Professional independent advocacy services for older people and people with a physical disability within West Lothian.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316685 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £288,495 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARS ADVOCACY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316685

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316685
  Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability - Professional independent advocacy services for older people & people with a physical disability within West Lothian

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000538133

## Provenance

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