---
title: "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults (aged 16 and over - including over 65)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000754278"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754278"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754278.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754278.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-12-29"
---

# Independent Advocacy Services for Adults (aged 16 and over - including over 65)

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000754278

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754278)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754278.json)

## Summary

The West Dunbartonshire Council has awarded a contract (id: DEC495696) for "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults" to Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service. The procurement process was carried out through a selective method with a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £608,396.28 GBP, was signed on 29th September 2023. The services are related to general public services and are specifically targeted at individuals in West Dunbartonshire requiring independent advocacy services. The procurement stage is now complete.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing professional advocacy services to individuals with complex health needs and disabilities in the West Dunbartonshire area. Businesses that are independent of other service providers, experienced in adhering to strict professional standards, and capable of working without conflicts of interest are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract aims to improve access to health and social care services for vulnerable individuals, presenting a strategic growth opportunity for businesses in the services sector.

## Notice

The Council has a legislative requirement to provide and deliver advocacy services for people living in West Dunbartonshire who require it, many of whom have complex needs. This can relate to people with significant or enduring health needs and disabilities. Services can be provided using various models of support; one of which is independent advocacy services. The main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy which adheres to the standards and principles for Independent Professional Advocacy as outlined by Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA). This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of individual service users to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. The provider must be independent of other third and statutory service providers. Independent advocates must be able to work with people living in West Dunbartonshire and must be experienced in acting independently and without conflict of interest. Further to the terms and conditions stated within the Contract, the Provider is required to comply with the requirements detailed in the Service Specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has a legislative requirement to provide and deliver advocacy services for people living in West Dunbartonshire who require it, many of whom have complex needs. This can relate to people with significant or enduring health needs and disabilities. Services can be provided using various models of support; one of which is independent advocacy services. The main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy which adheres to the standards and principles for Independent Professional Advocacy as outlined by Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA). This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of individual service users to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. The provider must be independent of other third and statutory service providers. Independent advocates must be able to work with people living in West Dunbartonshire and must be experienced in acting independently and without conflict of interest. Further to the terms and conditions stated within the Contract, the Provider is required to comply with the requirements detailed in the Service Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495696 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £608,396 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOMOND & ARGYLL ADVOCACY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495696

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495696
  Independent Advocacy Services for Adults (aged 16 and over - including over 65) - The Council has a legislative requirement to provide and deliver advocacy services for people living in West Dunbartonshire who require it, many of whom have complex needs. This can relate to people with significant or enduring health needs and disabilities. Services can be provided using various models of support; one of which is independent advocacy services. The main focus of the service will be to support individuals with independent professional advocacy which adheres to the standards and principles for Independent Professional Advocacy as outlined by Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA). This role is to inform, empower and represent the interests of individual service users to improve access to health and social care services and to improve health and social care outcomes. The provider must be independent of other third and statutory service providers. Independent advocates must be able to work with people living in West Dunbartonshire and must be experienced in acting independently and without conflict of interest. Further to the terms and conditions stated within the Contract, the Provider is required to comply with the requirements detailed in the Service Specification.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754278

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754278. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754278.json.