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title: "Provision of Independent Advocacy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000661685"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-16"
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# Provision of Independent Advocacy

Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000661685

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## Summary

Stirling Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Independent Advocacy" services aimed at supporting individuals in the Forth Valley area. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as a tender under the open procedure. The submission deadline for this tender is set for 25th August 2021, with the procurement process currently in the active stage. Key locations for service delivery include Stirling, Falkirk, and Clackmannanshire. The total contract value is estimated at £1,787,384, and the award notice can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in advocacy services or related support services. Companies with experience in providing social services, especially those focused on community benefits, will be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of multiple buyer organisations, including Stirling, Clackmannanshire, and Falkirk Councils, indicates a collaborative approach to the procurement, which may further foster opportunities for local suppliers looking to expand their reach and services in the public sector.

## Notice

Supplier to provide independent advocacy in the Forth Valley area

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supplier to provide independent advocacy in the Forth Valley area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433139 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 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 | £1,787,384 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; NHS FORTH VALLEY |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2ET |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORTH VALLEY ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 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=NOV433139
- 26 Jul 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=JUL422173

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422173
  Provision of Independent Advocacy - Supplier to provide independent advocacy in the Forth Valley area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433139
  Provision of Independent Advocacy - Supplier to provide independent advocacy in the Forth Valley area

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661685
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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