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title: "Adult Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658470"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Adult Advocacy Services

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658470

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Adult Advocacy Services" project, aimed at providing an Independent Advocacy Service for both adults and older adults from 1 November 2021 to 31 July 2024. This tender is currently in the Award stage, following an open procurement method, with an estimated total value of £1,374,500. The procurement covers services under the General Public Services category, with specific delivery locations within North Lanarkshire, UK. Key contact points for this tender are Maria Williamson and Patricia Kearns, with a submission deadline that has already passed on 26 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in advocacy and support for individuals with mental health issues, learning disabilities, or dementia. Businesses capable of delivering community-focused services can leverage this framework, as it aims not only to fulfil statutory obligations but also to incorporate community benefits such as targeted recruitment and local sponsorship initiatives. Engaging in this tender could be beneficial for firms seeking to expand their reach in public service contracts within North Lanarkshire.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a multi-lot Framework with a sole Contractor in each lot, who will provide an Independent Advocacy Service for both adults and older adults within North Lanarkshire. . Start Date 1 November 2021 until End Date 31 July 2024. .

### Lot Information

Younger Adults

The Framework is to support the Council to fulfill its statutory obligations for the provision of advocacy Services. The Mental Health [Care and Treatment] Act [Scotland] 2003 imposed a duty on local authorities and health boards to collaborate to ensure the availability of independent advocacy services within their area. The Act gave everyone with mental illness, learning disability, dementia and related conditions the right to access independent advocacy support. The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 builds on the rights enshrined within the 2003 Act to widen access to independent advocacy support. . Duration: 33 months . Budget: Annual budget of 270000GBP. . Further to this overview, the complete 'Details of Requirements' forms part of the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack; please refer to the PCS-Tender portal https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - Project code 19051.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Older Adults

The Framework is to support the Council to fulfill its statutory obligations for the provision of advocacy services. The Mental Health [Care and Treatment] Act [Scotland] 2003 imposed a duty on local authorities and health boards to collaborate to ensure the availability of independent advocacy services within their area. The Act gives everyone with mental illness, learning disability, dementia and related conditions the right to access independent advocacy support. The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 builds on the rights enshrined within the 2003 Act to widen access to independent advocacy support. . Duration: 33 months duration . Budget: Annual budget 230000GBP . Further to this overview, the complete 'Details of Requirements' forms part of the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack; please refer to the PCS-Tender portal https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - Project code 19051.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430984 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,374,500 |
| Lots value | £1,375,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,375,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EQUAL SAY; EQUALS ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430984
- 25 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419474

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419474
  Adult Advocacy Services - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a multi-lot Framework with a sole Contractor in each lot, who will provide an Independent Advocacy Service for both adults and older adults within North Lanarkshire. . Start Date 1 November 2021 until End Date 31 July 2024. .
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430984
  Adult Advocacy Services - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a multi-lot Framework with a sole Contractor in each lot, who will provide an Independent Advocacy Service for both adults and older adults within North Lanarkshire. . Start Date 1 November 2021 until End Date 31 July 2024. .

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658470
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court

## Provenance

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