---
title: "Award of Provision of Independent Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000723465"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-15"
---

# Award of Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000723465

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## Summary

The Fife Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services to Circles Network. The procurement method used was direct, where the contract was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The tender period for this contract was from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The main procurement category is services related to general public services and health and social work services. The award value is £280,000 GBP, and the contract was signed on April 1, 2023.

This tender opportunity created by Fife Council can be beneficial for businesses providing Independent Advocacy Services. Companies in the social work services sector without accommodation would be well-suited to compete. The award has already been granted to Circles Network, showcasing the potential for businesses in this field to collaborate with public sector organisations like Fife Council. The contract aims to empower individuals to express their views and needs, particularly those who are vulnerable or discriminated against.

## Notice

Fife Council's Health and Social Care Partnership require to commission Independent Advocacy Services.Advocacy services are designed to empower individuals to express their views, needs and decisions. Where appropriate, it involves speaking on behalf of individuals who are unable to do so for themselves. In doing so, advocacy services help protect and safeguard the rights and interests of those who are vulnerable or discriminated against and ensure that their rights and opinions are fully considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478469 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND; SASA SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS"); UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 30 |
| Supplier names | ANDREW SHEPHERD CONSTRUCTION; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; AURION LEARNING; AYRSHIRE RIVERS TRUST; BEN HARROWER CONSULTANCY; BIOMATHEMATICS & STATISTISTICS SCOTLAND; BOMAG GB; CAPABILITY SCOTLAND; CAPITAL CLEANING SERVICE; CIRCLES NETWORK; COMMON THREAD; COMMON THREAD GROUP; DENTSU CREATIVE, A TRADING DIVISION OF DENTSU; FEEDS & STOVES; GALLOWAY GROUNDWORKS; HARVEY NASH; HENDERSON LOGGIE; HIGHLAND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES; ITS COLD INSIDE; JOHNSONS 1871; LORIEN RESOURCING; MCAVOY GROUP; OAKBANK WASTE MANAGEMENT; ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION - CENTRAL WEST; SKITECH SYSTEMS; TALOS360; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; THE LINES BETWEEN; VENESKY BROWN; VOLVO TRUCK AND BUS NORTH AND SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 75110000 - General public services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 15 May 2023 at 16:04 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478469

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/

## Provenance

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