Official UK procurement notice
Independent Advocacy · UK public procurement notice
Authority: West Lothian Council (Local council)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionCC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder and
CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability.
- How the procedure runs: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/
CPV: Health and social work services
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value (£1,282,496 together)Lot #1CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum DisorderPublished value£513,176
Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Lot #2CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability.Published value£769,320
Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability including acquired brain injury.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Award Criteria: Quality Weighting 100%
Full details are contained in the ITT.
Bidders can bid for one or both Lot 1 and Lot 2. One supplier will be awarded on each Lot. It is possible for the same supplier to win both Lots.
- Technical & professional ability
All Advocates must be fully qualified
- Shortlisting
- The approach to this tender is Light Touch under regulations 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. It is Open to any bidder. Full specification is included in the ITT.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 18 Nov 2021, 08:54 GMT
- Last source update
- 22 Apr 2022, 11:51 BST
- Authority reference
CC11441/CC11443- FTS notice number
2022/S 000-010460- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f7cbFind a Tender
- How it runs
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment
- Performance terms
It is a mandatory requirement of the contract that the provider is a full member of the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA).
The service must be provided under the principals set out in the SIAA guidance.
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Principles and standards for independent advocacy were published by the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance in 2008 and updated 2019 and by the Scottish Government in its Guide for Commissioners in 2013. They underpin the service to be provided.
The legislation that underpins advocacy services includes:
- Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
- Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
- Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
- Equalities Act 2010
- Human Rights Act 1998
- National Health & Social Care Standards 2017
- Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013
- The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
Publisher note: (SC Ref:684417)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 16 Dec 2021, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
16 Dec 2021 → 22 Apr 2022 · 3 dates- Submission deadline16 Dec 2021, 12:00 GMT
- Contract starts1 Apr 2022, 00:00 BST
- Notice published22 Apr 2022, 11:51 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete22 Apr 2022, 11:51 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder1 award | |||
| EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO) | £513,176 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability.1 award | |||
| EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO) | £769,320 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder · EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO)
- Signed
- 22 Mar 2022
- Value
- £513,176
- Period
- … – 31 Mar 2026
- Status
- active
CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability. · EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO)
- Signed
- 22 Mar 2022
- Value
- £769,320
- Period
- … – 31 Mar 2026
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · CC11441 Independent Advocacy for adults with learning disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 2 · CC11443 Independent Advocacy for older adults (over 65) and/or adults with a physical disability. | 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Livingston Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO)Awarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.