--- title: "Independent Advocacy Service for Adults" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780862" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780862" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780862.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780862.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-05" --- # Independent Advocacy Service for Adults Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780862 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780862) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780862.json) ## Summary Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, has awarded a contract for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. The contract, listed under the industry category of public services (CPV 85000000), is located in Greenock, Scotland (UKM83) and follows the completion of the tender stage. The open procedure procurement method was used, and the contract value is £387,297. The tendering period ended on 2nd December 2024, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. Businesses in the field of independent advocacy services, particularly those with experience in delivering public service contracts, stand to gain significant opportunities from this procurement. VoiceAbility Advocacy, a large-scale supplier, was successful in securing the contract, showcasing the potential for similar organisations with robust financial health and demonstrated expertise. Smaller firms can also consider subcontracting opportunities to support project delivery. The contract emphasizes the importance of quality outcomes, pricing, and social value contributions, which can bolster a company's portfolio and enhance its standing in public sector procurement. ## Notice This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services Renewal: Optiont to extend for 12 months from 1st April 2028 until 31st March 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525313 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | 2029 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £387,297 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL | | Locality | GREENOCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA15 1LX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde North | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 5 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525313 - 1 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517391 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517391 Independent Advocacy Service for Adults - This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525313 Independent Advocacy Service for Adults - This tender is for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults. Inverclyde Council, operating as a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, require to commission Independent Advocacy Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780862 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000780862. 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