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title: "Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000763535"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-26"
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# Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000763535

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## Summary

Fife Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to VoiceAbility. The contract aims to cater to the needs of adults and children/young people across Fife, supporting the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and the Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). The total value of this contract is £1,642,530, and the contract was signed on 19th June 2024, with services scheduled across the Fife region. The procurement used an open procedure method under the category of general public services, as classified by CPV codes such as 85300000 and 85310000. The entire procurement process has concluded, progressing from the tender stage (closing on 10th May 2024) to the award stage effectively.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and public health services, specifically those with experience in delivering advocacy services. Companies that can provide comprehensive support to vulnerable groups and meet statutory obligations are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The open procedure ensures transparency, providing a fair chance for SMEs and larger organisations alike. Given the focus on advocacy services, businesses with expertise in healthcare, social care, and legal advocacy can find growth opportunities by participating in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

This Contract is for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to adults and children/young people across Fife. The requirement will support Fife HSCP in achieving the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and in Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). This contract will help ensure that NHS Fife, Fife Council & Fife Health and Social Care Partnership meet their statutory obligations. It will also provide advocacy for a wider group of vulnerable people.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to adults and children/young people across Fife. The requirement will support Fife HSCP in achieving the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and in Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). This contract will help ensure that NHS Fife, Fife Council & Fife Health and Social Care Partnership meet their statutory obligations. It will also provide advocacy for a wider group of vulnerable people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510754 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,559,460 |
| Lots value | £1,559,460 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,642,530 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| 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 | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FIFE COUNCIL; VOICEABILITY |

## 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
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510754
- 11 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502866

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502866&idx=8
  16th April 2024 - Updated Version 2 TN1 / TN2 Info
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502866&idx=5
  16th April 2024 - Form of Tender - Tenderer's Submission - TN2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502866&idx=7
  16th April 2024 - Form of Tender - Tenderer's Submission - TN2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502866&idx=4
  16th April 2024 - Form of Tender - Tender Specification - TN1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502866&idx=6
  16th April 2024 - Form of Tender - Tender Specification - TN1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502866&idx=1
  11th April 2024 - Declaration of non-involvement in human trafficking and exploitation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502866&idx=2
  11th April 2024 - Tender Info
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502866&idx=3
  11th April 2024 - Social Care AOP T&C's
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502866
  Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service - This Contract is for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to adults and children/young people across Fife. The requirement will support Fife HSCP in achieving the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and in Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). This contract will help ensure that NHS Fife, Fife Council & Fife Health and Social Care Partnership meet their statutory obligations. It will also provide advocacy for a wider group of vulnerable people.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510754
  Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service - This Contract is for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service to adults and children/young people across Fife. The requirement will support Fife HSCP in achieving the priorities set out in the Advocacy Strategy (2023-26) and in Fife Health and Social Care Strategic Plan (2023-26). This contract will help ensure that NHS Fife, Fife Council & Fife Health and Social Care Partnership meet their statutory obligations. It will also provide advocacy for a wider group of vulnerable people.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763535

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