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title: "SLC - Independent Adult Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000725776"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-15"
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# SLC - Independent Adult Advocacy Services

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000725776

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## Summary

The South Lanarkshire Council has issued a tender for "SLC - Independent Adult Advocacy Services" in the services category, based in Hamilton, UK. The contract has a total value of £1,901,892. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on April 26, 2023. The contract duration is for an initial 3 years, with possible extensions subject to performance and funding availability.

This tender from the South Lanarkshire Council provides an opportunity for businesses in the advocacy services sector to compete. Companies offering independent advocacy, collective advocacy, and related services targeted at various service user groups may find this tender suitable for their growth. The Council is looking for providers with experience and capabilities to deliver high-quality advocacy services to adults and older people in different categories, offering potential for business expansion and long-term partnerships.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council Social Work Resource is seeking to commission one provider to manage a range of advocacy services to support adult and older people. These services will consist of independent advocacy, collective advocacy, non-instructed advocacy, and peer advocacy to the following categories of service user group: - Learning Disability; Communication/Physical disability; Mental Health; Older Mental Health/Dementia; carers and parents of young people, in transition, and adults with complex and profound multiple needs. Contract duration is for an initial 3 years with an optional 2 year extension and a further 1 year extension subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and funding being available.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council Social Work Resource is seeking to commission one provider to manage a range of advocacy services to support adult and older people. These services will consist of independent advocacy, collective advocacy, non-instructed advocacy, and peer advocacy to the following categories of service user group: - Learning Disability; Communication/Physical disability; Mental Health; Older Mental Health/Dementia; carers and parents of young people, in transition, and adults with complex and profound multiple needs. Contract duration is for an initial 3 years with an optional 2 year extension and a further 1 year extension subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and funding being available.. If interested in responding to the tender opportunity when it becomes available, please ensure that you are registered with PCS-t.

Renewal: The Council will have the option to extend for a further 2 years from 1 Oct 2026 to 30 September 2028 and then a further 1 year from 1 October 2028 to 30 September 2029 subject to the availability of funding, the contractors satisfactory performance, the Council having secured all necessary internal Council approvals and the Council being satisfied with the contractor's financial standing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473808 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,901,892 |
| Lots value | £1,901,892 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473808

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473808
  SLC - Independent Adult Advocacy Services - South Lanarkshire Council Social Work Resource is seeking to commission one provider to manage a range of advocacy services to support adult and older people. These services will consist of independent advocacy, collective advocacy, non-instructed advocacy, and peer advocacy to the following categories of service user group: - Learning Disability; Communication/Physical disability; Mental Health; Older Mental Health/Dementia; carers and parents of young people, in transition, and adults with complex and profound multiple needs. Contract duration is for an initial 3 years with an optional 2 year extension and a further 1 year extension subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and funding being available.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000725776
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

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