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title: "Independent Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550281"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-19"
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# Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550281

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## Summary

Aberdeen City Council is currently inviting tenders for the Independent Advocacy Service, a vital support initiative aimed at adults residing in Aberdeen City. This open procurement process is at the planning stage, with submissions due by 30th August 2018. The total contract value amounts to £1,801,295 and pertains to the provision of advocacy services as mandated by the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Interested parties should note that this opportunity is classified under general public services in the sector of social and other specific services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy, social services, and community support to expand their services within Aberdeen. Providers with a track record in delivering mental health advocacy, particularly those equipped to navigate the legislative requirements, would be well-positioned to compete. Companies capable of demonstrating relevant experience and meeting necessary insurance cover requirements will benefit from this opportunity to partner with the local authority in supporting vulnerable individuals in the community.

## Notice

Aberdeen City Council requires the provision of a Representation and Advocacy Service for adults resident, or ordinarily resident, in Aberdeen City to support its statutory (legislative) requirements outlined in the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 anyone with a mental disorder has the right to access an independent advocate. The definition of 'mental disorder' in the Act includes: - mental illness - dementia - learning disability - autism - personality disorder Section 6 of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 places a duty on the Council, if it considers that it needs to intervene in order to protect the adult at risk of harm, to consider the provision of appropriate services, including independent advocacy services, to the adult concerned, after making enquiries under Section 4 of the Act.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Section 259 states "That every person with a mental disorder shall have a right of access to independent advocacy." It contains a duty on both local authorities and each Health Board area in collaboration to ensure that Service Users have access to advocacy services. It is under this duty that Aberdeen City Council and NHSG are re-tendering for the provision of an Independent Advocacy service. The service is required to support people living in Aberdeen City and using or requiring services to express their views and to speak on their behalf where required. The service will also promote empowerment, protection and inclusion. Under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 mental disorder means any - mental illness - learning disability - personality disorder. The contract will be awarded following evaluations through PCST

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325905 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,801,295 |
| Lots value | £1,801,295 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 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=JUL325905

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325905
  Independent Advocacy Service - Aberdeen City Council requires the provision of a Representation and Advocacy Service for adults resident, or ordinarily resident, in Aberdeen City to support its statutory (legislative) requirements outlined in the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 anyone with a mental disorder has the right to access an independent advocate. The definition of 'mental disorder' in the Act includes: - mental illness - dementia - learning disability - autism - personality disorder Section 6 of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 places a duty on the Council, if it considers that it needs to intervene in order to protect the adult at risk of harm, to consider the provision of appropriate services, including independent advocacy services, to the adult concerned, after making enquiries under Section 4 of the Act.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550281
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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