--- title: "Provision of Independent Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000578966" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578966" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000578966.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000578966.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-28" --- # Provision of Independent Advocacy Services Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000578966 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578966) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000578966.json) ## Summary East Renfrewshire Council is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Independent Advocacy Services" aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals with professional advocacy to enhance their access to health and social care services. This public procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the planning stage. The contract will cover multiple lots, including services for Vulnerable Adults and Looked After Children & Young People. Interested parties should note that a supplier briefing is scheduled for the week commencing 13th May 2019, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 3rd May 2019. The total value of the contract is estimated at £600,000 over a three-year period, with potential extension options available. The procurement process will be conducted in compliance with applicable legal framework, and communications can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advocacy services within the health and social care sectors. Organisations that focus on support for vulnerable populations, including advocacy for children and young people, are well-suited to compete. The emphasis on providing independent advocacy indicates a growing need for qualified providers who can deliver effective client representation. By participating in this procurement, businesses have the chance to not only expand their operations but also to make a meaningful impact in the community by ensuring vulnerable individuals have access to necessary services. ## Notice East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. ### Lot Information Vulnerable Adults East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. Looked After Children & Young People East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Looked After Children & Young People. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. Vulnerable Children & Young People East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Children & Young People. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349986 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 28 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | GIFFNOCK | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G46 6UG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | East Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank | | Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349986 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349986 Provision of Independent Advocacy Services - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified providers for Provision of Independent Advocacy Services. It is envisaged that the main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy. This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of the individual to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578966 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=578966 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578966. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000578966.json.