---
title: "Independent Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000578442"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2019-07-08"
---

# Independent Advocacy Services

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000578442

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## Summary

The procurement process for Independent Advocacy Services is led by NHS Highland, located in Inverness, UK. The tender covers services relevant to the health sector, specifically for adults under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, within the Highland Council area. This open procedure has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £1,456,759 assigned to Advocacy Highland for the Independent Professional Advocacy service. The tender period for submissions closed on 26th April 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with experience in advocacy for mental health. Firms equipped to promote independence and collective advocacy for vulnerable populations in Highland would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of community benefits in the tender highlights the importance of local engagement, further incentivising businesses keen to contribute positively to community welfare through their services.

## Notice

NHS Highland has commissioned Independent Professional Advocacy and Independent Collective Advocacy Services for adults identified under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 who live in Highland, within the boundaries of the Highland Council area.

### Lot Information

Independent Professional Advocacy

NHS Highland is seeking to commission an Independent Professional Advocacy service for adults identified under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and who live in Highland, within the boundaries of The Highland Council area.

Independent Collective Advocacy

NHS Highland is seeking to commission an Independent Collective Advocacy Service for adults identified under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, and who live in Highland, within The Highland Council area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360059 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £2,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,456,759 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVOCACY HIGHLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 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

- 8 Jul 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=JUL360059
- 29 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349996

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=17
  12th April 2019 - Process in Plain English
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=2
  1st April 2019 - Summary of requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=3
  1st April 2019 - Instructions and Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=4
  1st April 2019 - Invitation to Tender Acknowledgement Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=5
  1st April 2019 - Contract terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=6
  1st April 2019 - Lot 1 Service Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=7
  1st April 2019 - Lot 2 Service Speciification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=8
  1st April 2019 - TUPE information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=9
  1st April 2019 - Bidder Interviews
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=10
  1st April 2019 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=11
  1st April 2019 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=12
  1st April 2019 - Parent Company Guarantee
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=13
  1st April 2019 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=14
  1st April 2019 - Method Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=15
  1st April 2019 - ESPD Evaluation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=16
  1st April 2019 - Method statement evaluation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349996&idx=1
  1st April 2019 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349996
  Independent Advocacy Services - NHS Highland is looking to commission Independent Professional Advocacy and Independent Collective Advocacy Services for adults identified under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 who live in Highland, within the boundaries of the Highland Council area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360059
  Independent Advocacy Services - NHS Highland has commissioned Independent Professional Advocacy and Independent Collective Advocacy Services for adults identified under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 who live in Highland, within the boundaries of the Highland Council area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578442

## Provenance

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