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title: "Award of Independent Advocacy Services for Adults"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646623"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Award of Independent Advocacy Services for Adults

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646623

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by West Dunbartonshire Council involves the award of a contract for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Adults. This initiative, which falls under the services category, aims to address the legislative requirement of providing advocacy services for individuals in West Dunbartonshire with complex health and social care needs. The contract was signed on 26 January 2021, and the buying organisation operates from Dumbarton, UK. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a restricted procedure, and the process has reached the award stage.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in advocacy and social care services. Companies that are independent and can demonstrate experience in providing professional advocacy services are well-suited to compete, particularly those that can work effectively with vulnerable populations. The successful supplier, Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service, has been recognised for its capability in this field, highlighting the potential for similar organisations to engage in future contracts within the public sector to enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence.

## Notice

The Council has a legislative requirement to provide and deliver advocacy services for people living in West Dunbartonshire who require it, many of whom have complex needs. This can relate to people with significant or enduring health needs and disabilities. Services can be provided using various models of support; one of which is independent advocacy services. The main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy which adheres to the standards and principles for Independent Professional Advocacy as outlined by Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA). This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of individual service users to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. The provider must be independent of other third and statutory service providers. Independent advocates must be able to work with people living in West Dunbartonshire and must be experienced in acting independently and without conflict of interest. Further to the terms and conditions stated within the Contract, the Provider is required to comply with the requirements detailed in the Service Specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has a legislative requirement to provide and deliver advocacy services for people living in West Dunbartonshire who require it, many of whom have complex needs. This can relate to people with significant or enduring health needs and disabilities. Services can be provided using various models of support; one of which is independent advocacy services. The main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy which adheres to the standards and principles for Independent Professional Advocacy as outlined by Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA). This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of individual service users to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. The provider must be independent of other third and statutory service providers. Independent advocates must be able to work with people living in West Dunbartonshire and must be experienced in acting independently and without conflict of interest. Further to the terms and conditions stated within the Contract, the Provider is required to comply with the requirements detailed in the Service Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408762 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £570,531 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOMOND & ARGYLL ADVOCACY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408762

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408762
  Award of Independent Advocacy Services for Adults - The Council has a legislative requirement to provide and deliver advocacy services for people living in West Dunbartonshire who require it, many of whom have complex needs. This can relate to people with significant or enduring health needs and disabilities. Services can be provided using various models of support; one of which is independent advocacy services. The main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy which adheres to the standards and principles for Independent Professional Advocacy as outlined by Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA). This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of individual service users to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. The provider must be independent of other third and statutory service providers. Independent advocates must be able to work with people living in West Dunbartonshire and must be experienced in acting independently and without conflict of interest. Further to the terms and conditions stated within the Contract, the Provider is required to comply with the requirements detailed in the Service Specification.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646623

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