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title: "Provision of Independent Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000685643"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000685643

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 30th September 2022. The contract value is £291,680 GBP and the location of delivery is in the Orkney Islands region, UK. The contracting authority is the Orkney Islands Council, and the procurement falls under the services category.

This tender opportunity offers businesses a chance to provide independent advocacy services in the Orkney Islands Council area. Companies with expertise in advocacy services and a focus on service quality would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure, allowing a transparent and competitive process for interested businesses. The key dates include a bid opening on 30th September 2022, with submissions to be made electronically. The Orkney Islands Council is seeking to partner with organisations that can contribute to the high standards of service delivery outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) in partnership with NHS Orkney and the Council's Housing Services the (" Health and Social Care Partnership") has a requirement to meet its statutory duty to provide independent advocacy services to people who are in receipt of health and/or social care services, or who would benefit from the receipt of such services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) in partnership with NHS Orkney and the Council's Housing Services the (" Health and Social Care Partnership") has a requirement to meet its statutory duty to provide independent advocacy services to people who are in receipt of health and/or social care services, or who would benefit from the receipt of such services. Our aims are to ensure that these services are delivered to the highest standards and provide the best outcomes to people who use these services. Independent advocacy allows the views of Service Users to be heard and is essential in service planning and delivery. The Health and Social Care Partnership requires independent advocacy to be accessible by and provided to people in the Orkney Islands Council local authority area (including those in hospital), whose rights, as determined by the Human Rights Act, are at risk, and/or who are protected by Scotland's legislative framework and/ or who are marginalised and/or face discrimination. The Contractor shall provide an Independent Advocacy Service (the Service), to adults, resident in the Orkney Islands Council local authority area. The Service will be available to people who are unable to act for themselves, have a statutory entitlement to advocacy and/or have no independent person to act for them. The Service shall be provided through the delivery of independent advocacy hours. These will be the time periods utilised to assist the individual Service User in receipt of independent advocacy support (the "Advocacy Partner") is having their views heard.. The Contract Value of 291680 GBP in inclusive of the initial 3 year duration of the contract and the 2 x 12 months options at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Renewal: The 60 month duration includes a 3 year initial duration plus the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479787 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| 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 | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | summer 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £291,680 |
| Lots value | £291,680 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS ORKNEY |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall West and Orphir |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479787
- 30 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457669

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG457669&idx=1
  30th August 2022 - Invitation to Tender Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG457669&idx=2
  30th August 2022 - Structure and Format of Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG457669&idx=3
  30th August 2022 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG457669&idx=4
  30th August 2022 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457669
  Provision of Independent Advocacy Services - Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) in partnership with NHS Orkney and the Council's Housing Services the (" Health and Social Care Partnership") has a requirement to meet its statutory duty to provide independent advocacy services to people who are in receipt of health and/or social care services, or who would benefit from the receipt of such services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479787
  Provision of Independent Advocacy Services - Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) in partnership with NHS Orkney and the Council's Housing Services the (" Health and Social Care Partnership") has a requirement to meet its statutory duty to provide independent advocacy services to people who are in receipt of health and/or social care services, or who would benefit from the receipt of such services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000685643
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court

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