---
title: "Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000576287"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-05"
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# Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000576287

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Lothian Council, which sought independent advocacy services for older people and individuals with physical disabilities within West Lothian. This tender, titled "Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability," was classified under the services category and was conducted through an open procurement method. The contract, with a total value of £480,825, was awarded to EARS Advocacy Service on 13 April 2018. The procurement process is now complete, marking the successful engagement of advocacy services in the region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social and health services, particularly those with experience in providing advocacy for vulnerable populations. Companies focusing on support services for the elderly and disabled, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts not only enhances outreach within the community but also helps to establish long-term relationships with public sector bodies.

## Notice

Professional Independent Advocacy services for Older People & People with a Physical Disability within West Lothian

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Professional independent advocacy services for older people & people with a physical disability in West Lothian.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347305 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £480,825 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARS ADVOCACY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347305

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347305
  Independent Advocacy for Older People & People with a Physical Disability - Professional Independent Advocacy services for Older People & People with a Physical Disability within West Lothian

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000576287

## Provenance

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