---
title: "Independent Advocacy for Adults"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000538989"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-19"
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# Independent Advocacy for Adults

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000538989

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is initiating a procurement process for "Independent Advocacy for Adults" services, aimed at fulfilling statutory requirements under various Scottish Acts, including the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. This planned tender falls under the services category and is primarily focused in Argyll and Bute, with a future notice date set for 14 May 2018. The framework is expected to last for three years, with the potential for a further one-year extension, and it will require responses through the Public Contracts Scotland Tender platform.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in advocacy, social care, or related supportive services geared towards adults with specific needs. Companies that specialise in independent advocacy or have experience working within legislative frameworks like the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 may find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement can enhance business growth for organisations looking to expand their footprint in Scotland’s public sector services.

## Notice

Independent Advocacy for Adults primarily to meet the requirement for service provision under the: Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 And potentially the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Independent advocacy service for adults primarily in order to meet the requirement for service provision under the: Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and possibly the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 In exceptional circumstances health or social care staff may make a referral to the service where the adult is not subject to any of the above legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317301 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 May 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317301

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317301
  Independent Advocacy for Adults - Independent Advocacy for Adults primarily to meet the requirement for service provision under the: Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 And potentially the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000538989
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538989
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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