Independent Advocacy (Adults)

Concepts

• motherwell
• guidance and counselling
• independent advocacy service
• independent advocacy
• advocacy services
• advocacy
• adults
• social care
• external influence
• informed decisions

Location

North Lanarkshire

Description

The Council wish to procure a service for Independent Advocacy Service for Adults “Independent advocacy is the practice of providing support and representation to individuals, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their rights are upheld without any conflict of interest or external influence. Advocacy services and advocates at solely in the interests of the person that they are supporting, helping them to make informed decisions, express their wishes, and navigate often complex systems such as health and social care. Independent advocacy is free from bias or affiliation with other organisations and ensure that the needs and preference of the individual are the primary focus.”

Renewal Options

The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term. The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27546. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 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: 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: Further information on Community Benefits is located within the Annex 2 of ITT document and Technical Envelope within the PCS-Tender System (SC Ref:777509)