Independent Advocacy for adults with Mental Health and/or Addiction Issues

Concepts

• health and social work
• independent advocacy for adults with mental health and/or addiction issues
• livingston
• independent advocacy
• provision of a professional independent advocacy service
• mental health problems
• mental health
• mental health (care and treatment
• addiction issues
• adults

Location

West Lothian

Description

WLHSCP wish to commission services for the provision of a professional independent advocacy service which focuses on support to enable people with mental health problems and, or addiction issues to have their wishes heard, make their own choices and take control of their own lives.

Total Quantity or Scope

WLHSCP has a responsibility to make provision for independent advocacy under the provisions of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. To fulfil this responsibility and to promote social inclusion and equality, WLHSCP will commission services for the provision of a professional independent advocacy service which focuses on support to enable people with mental health problems and, or addiction issues to have their wishes heard, make their own choices and take control of their own lives. In addition, under the terms of this contract additional spot purchase funding will be available for the duration of the contract for the provision of an independent advocacy service to unpaid adult carers. Additional information: The provider should be a fully Independent Advocacy Organisation- as defined by the SIAA.

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** A non-evaluated Community Benefits Question is contained in the ITT. Police Scotland Checks may be carried out as per the ITT. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19956. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Non Evaluated Community Benefits: Community Benefits proposals will not form part of the award criteria and will not be evaluated but any offered will become contractual obligations. For further procurement information visit the link below. http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2023/Doing-Business-With-The-Council (SC Ref:670471)