--- title: "CE-38-22 Proposed Independent Advocacy Services for Adults and Children" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688866" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688866" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688866.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688866.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-31" --- # CE-38-22 Proposed Independent Advocacy Services for Adults and Children Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688866 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688866) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688866.json) ## Summary South Ayrshire Council is initiating a procurement process titled "CE-38-22 Proposed Independent Advocacy Services for Adults and Children" as part of its planning stage. The council, located at County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, KA7 1DR, is seeking expressions of interest from service providers within the advocacy sector. This tender, classified under the general public services category, aims to provide independent advocacy for children, young people, and adults with various needs. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 26th April 2022. Relevant documents are available for reference on the council's procurement website. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those focused on children, young people, and individuals with disabilities or mental health issues. Companies with expertise in providing community-based services, care for vulnerable populations, and advocacy training would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on independent advocacy services suggests a growing demand for such offerings within the public sector, paving the way for potential collaborations and service expansion in this vital area. ## Notice South Ayrshire Council is undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 40 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, seeking notes of interest from Service Providers of Adult and Children's Advocacy Services. ### Lot Information Community Based Advocacy for Children and Young People, including Children and Young People who are subject to Child Protection measures The Service will provide independent advocacy for children and young people to have their views and voice heard and prepare them to use their rights and understand the outcome of using their rights. The Service will provide independent advocacy for older people, adults with learning disability(s), autism, physical disability(s), sensory impairment and mental ill health to have their views heard and listened to, make their own choices, and have control in their own lives. Advocacy Services for Care Experienced Children and Young People The Service will provide independent advocacy for children and young people to have their views and voice heard and prepare them to use their rights and understand the outcome of using their rights. The Service will provide independent advocacy for older people, adults with learning disability(s), autism, physical disability(s), sensory impairment and mental ill health to have their views heard and listened to, make their own choices, and have control in their own lives. Independent advocacy for older people, adults with learning disability(s), autism, physical disability(s), sensory impairment and mental ill health. The Service will provide independent advocacy for children and young people to have their views and voice heard and prepare them to use their rights and understand the outcome of using their rights. The Service will provide independent advocacy for older people, adults with learning disability(s), autism, physical disability(s), sensory impairment and mental ill health to have their views heard and listened to, make their own choices, and have control in their own lives. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444929 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Oct 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYR | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA7 1DR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire | | Local authority | South Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Ayr West | | Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock | | Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444929 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444929&idx=1 31st March 2022 - Pin notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444929 CE-38-22 Proposed Independent Advocacy Services for Adults and Children - South Ayrshire Council is undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 40 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, seeking notes of interest from Service Providers of Adult and Children's Advocacy Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688866 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=688866 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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