--- title: "Independent Advocacy" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672917" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672917" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672917.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672917.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-22" --- # Independent Advocacy Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672917 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672917) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672917.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Independent Advocacy" aimed at providing services for adults with learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and older adults with physical disabilities. Located in Livingston, UK, this tender is currently at the award stage, having concluded on March 22, 2022. The method used for this procurement is an open procedure, with tender submissions previously accepted until December 16, 2021. Each of the two lots is valued at £513,176 and £769,320 respectively, with contracts valid until March 31, 2026. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in advocacy services, particularly those that focus on supporting individuals with disabilities or specific health requirements. Companies that have experience working in the public sector or that are members of relevant advocacy professional bodies, such as the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The rigorous quality criteria, emphasising a 100% quality weighting for award criteria, encourages service providers to showcase their expertise and commitment to high standards, making this an ideal contract for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in social care services. ## Notice CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder and CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability. ### Lot Information CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability. Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability including acquired brain injury. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446609 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,282,496 | | Lots value | £1,282,496 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,282,496 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EARS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICE (SCIO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446609 - 18 Nov 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=NOV433348 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433348 Independent Advocacy - CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder and CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446609 Independent Advocacy - CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder and CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672917 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/livingston-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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