---
title: "Independent Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000557567"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2018-09-14"
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# Independent Advocacy Services

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000557567

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## Summary

NHS Highland is initiating a procurement process for Independent Advocacy Services for Adults, with the procurement stage currently in planning. This contract seeks to explore potential market availability for advocacy services, as the existing arrangements are set to expire on 31 March 2019. A notable open event for interested parties is scheduled for 4 October 2018 in Dingwall, where businesses can discuss service requirements. The procurement will be classified under health services and will take place in the Highland region, excluding Argyll and Bute, with a future notice date set for 31 October 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, including individual, citizens', collective, and carer advocacy. Companies that can provide innovative service delivery models or have experience in the health sector are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to establishing a long-term partnership with the NHS Highland, thereby supporting business growth in the healthcare market.

## Notice

Independent Advocacy Services for Adults

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland is reviewing its current contractual arrangements for the provision of independent advocacy services (individual, citizens, collective and carer) for adults, which are due to expire on 31 March 2019. The Health Board is looking to determine potential market availability for advocacy services. An open event is being held on 4 October 2018, in Dingwall to discuss the required services and possible service delivery models. Places at the event must be pre-booked. If you are interested in attending, please email kayleigh.cruickshank@nhs.net to reserve a place. Please note that this prior information notice is not an invitation to tender, nor is it a formal stage in a procurement process. It is being used as a means to determine market availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331307 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 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 | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7PA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## 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
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331307

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331307
  Independent Advocacy Services - Independent Advocacy Services for Adults

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557567
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=557567

## Provenance

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