--- title: "Independent Advocacy Service for Adults" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650556" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650556" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650556.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650556.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-05" --- # Independent Advocacy Service for Adults Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650556 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650556) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650556.json) ## Summary Inverclyde Council is conducting a procurement process for an "Independent Advocacy Service for Adults," aimed at enhancing support services for a vulnerable demographic within the community. This tender falls under the category of services related to environmental protection and general public services, and it is based in Greenock, UK (postal code: PA15 1LX). The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract recently signed on 5th July 2021, amidst an open procurement method. Notably, the tender period ended on 27th May 2021, initiating the award process simultaneously on the same date. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in social services, advocacy, or community support. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with stringent health and safety standards, as well as data protection regulations, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, organisations with an established presence in Inverclyde or those capable of setting up accessible service points locally would be advantageous, considering the requirement to provide services within the geographical area throughout the contract duration. ## Notice This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This tender is for the Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services.. The service must be based in an accessible and welcoming office, paid for and furnished but the Provider and situated within the Inverclyde geographical for the duration of the Contract. Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months from 1st August 2023 until 31st July 2024 with a further option to extend for 8 months from 1st August 2024 until 31st March 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429457 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | 2024 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £387,933 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL | | Locality | GREENOCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA15 1LX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde North | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CIRCLES NETWORK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429457 - 29 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413345 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413345 Independent Advocacy Service for Adults - This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429457 Independent Advocacy Service for Adults - This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650556 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000650556. 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