--- title: "Independent Advocacy for Adults and Older People" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000542768" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542768" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542768.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542768.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-09" --- # Independent Advocacy for Adults and Older People Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000542768 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542768) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542768.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Independent Advocacy for Adults and Older People is being conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, Scotland. This initiative falls under the social care industry category and is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 11 September 2018. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of service providers to compete in delivering advocacy services to adults and older individuals residing in the Argyll and Bute local authority area. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care and advocacy sectors, particularly those specialising in support services for vulnerable populations. Companies equipped to provide independent advocacy that adheres to the legislation governing mental health and adult support are particularly well-suited to compete. This contract not only allows for growth through service provision but also offers the potential for community benefits, encouraging bidders to propose innovative solutions that could further enhance their service offering. ## Notice Independent Advocacy for Adults and Older People ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Provider will provide an Independent Advocacy Service (the Service) to Adults and Older People resident in the Argyll and Bute local authority area. The Service will primarily be available to people who have a statutory entitlement to advocacy. The Services will be provided to adults and older people over 16 years of age under the following legislation: The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 The Adult Support and Protection Act 2007 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.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351215 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Apr 2019 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | NHS HIGHLAND | | 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 | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness South | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | 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 - 9 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351215 - 13 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328178 - 10 Aug 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=AUG327820 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327820 Independent Advocacy for Adults and Older People - Independent Advocacy for Adults and Older People - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351215 Independent Advocacy for Adults and Older People - Independent Advocacy for Adults and Older People ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents/made - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542768 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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