---
title: "Provision of Independent Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000569246"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-01"
---

# Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000569246

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## Summary

Fife Council is currently engaged in the provision of Independent Advocacy Services, a public procurement process in the services industry. This initiative is set in Glenrothes (postcode KY7 5LT) and is classified under CPV code 85312000. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the contract recently awarded to Circles Network on 1st April 2021. The active contract, valued at approximately £688,743, is scheduled to last for 720 days, ending on 31st March 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the advocacy and social services sectors, particularly those offering large-scale support services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of service delivery requirements and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Businesses with the capability to provide innovative and responsive advocacy solutions may find collaboration or direct service provisions to public entities like Fife Council particularly advantageous for growth.

## Notice

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411013 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | 2-4 years depending on if the extension period is utilised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,377,487 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £688,743 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLES NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75110000 - General public services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411013
- 13 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348535
- 8 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341664

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341664&idx=1
  10th January 2019 - TN1 10605
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341664&idx=2
  10th January 2019 - TN2 10605
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341664&idx=3
  10th January 2019 - Appendix 2 - Tupe Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341664&idx=4
  10th January 2019 - 10605 T&C's
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341664
  Provision of Independent Advocacy Services - Provision of Independent Advocacy Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348535
  Provision of Independent Advocacy Services - Provision of Independent Advocacy Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411013
  Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569246
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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