--- title: "2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000707661" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707661" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000707661.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000707661.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-03" --- # 2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000707661 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707661) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000707661.json) ## Summary The tender titled "2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service" is being procured by Aberdeenshire Council based in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement falls under the services category and is at the active stage. The tender involves the provision of advocacy services in Aberdeenshire, with a total contract value of £1,902,794 GBP. The deadline for submissions is November 11, 2022, creating an opportunity for businesses to compete for this contract. This tender by Aberdeenshire Council presents a growth opportunity for businesses providing advocacy services as per Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering advocacy services can compete for this contract. Businesses meeting the suitability and economic criteria outlined can bid for the contract, demonstrating relevant experience and financial stability. The procurement process is being carried out electronically, offering a streamlined approach for businesses to engage and potentially expand their operations within the Aberdeenshire area. ## Notice The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide individual and collective independent advocacy services in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice, and in support of its statutory responsibilities. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Procurement of an Advocacy Service. Aberdeenshire Council, through the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, has a requirement to meet its statutory duties to provide independent advocacy services to a range of people across different care groups who are in receipt of health and care services, or who would benefit from the receipt of such services. The priority for the provision of the Service will be given to individuals who are or may be subject to compulsory duties or powers under the relevant legislation - Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015; Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000; Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Priority also includes provision of advocacy for unpaid carers in accordance with duties under the Carer (Scotland) Act 2016. Renewal: 3 Year Fixed Term with option for 2 years renewal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470328 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Feb 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,902,794 | | Lots value | £1,902,794 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,898,994 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ADVOCACY NORTH EAST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470328 - 23 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459785 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459785 2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service - The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide individual and collective independent advocacy services in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice, and in support of its statutory responsibilities. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470328 2022 Social Care Aberdeenshire Advocacy Service - The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide individual and collective independent advocacy services in accordance with Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance principles, standards and codes of practice, and in support of its statutory responsibilities. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707661 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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