--- title: "Provision of Indepedent Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000540809" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540809" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000540809.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000540809.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-09" --- # Provision of Indepedent Advocacy Services Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000540809 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540809) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000540809.json) ## Summary East Renfrewshire Council is currently conducting a tender for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services, which aims to support individuals in accessing health and social care services more effectively. The procurement is set within the services industry category and is specifically targeted at providers qualified to deliver support across East Renfrewshire. The tender process is being executed under the open procurement method, with the submission deadline scheduled for 14 May 2018. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1 June 2018, with a contract duration of 24 months and an optional 12-month extension. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those with experience in supporting vulnerable adults, children in care, and individuals with additional support needs. Companies that provide professional advocacy services would be well-suited to compete, especially those with a strong understanding of community needs and the capability to deliver tailored support. Given the estimated budget of up to £160,000 per annum across all lots, successful bidders could secure ongoing contracts that contribute positively to their business growth. ## Notice East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. ### Lot Information Advocacy Services for Looked After Children To provide an independent professional advocacy service for children and young people who are or have been looked after including referrals relating to those looked after children and young people who are involved in the Child Protection process.. See tender for full details Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Children To provide an independent professional advocacy service for children and young people with any additional support needs (prioritising those who are affected by formal child protection procedures).. See tender for full details Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults To provide a professional independent advocacy service for individuals throughout East Renfrewshire. The services are to be provided across different care groups including adults with Learning Disabilities; Mental Health and services to Older People with a particular focus on Adult Support and Protection.. See Tender for full information ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327724 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | GIFFNOCK | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G46 6UG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | East Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank | | Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98133000 - Services furnished by social membership organisations ## Release History - 9 Aug 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=AUG327724 - 26 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317760 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317760 Provision of Indepedent Advocacy Services - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327724 Provision of Indepedent Advocacy Services - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540809 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540809. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000540809.json.