Expired contract

Award of Provision of Independent Advocacy Services

Details

Supplier(s)
Circles Network
Value
£280,000
Duration
9 months
Topic
General public services
Published
15 May 2023

Tender description

Fife Council's Health and Social Care Partnership require to commission Independent Advocacy Services. Advocacy services are designed to empower individuals to express their views, needs and decisions. Where appropriate, it involves speaking on behalf of individuals who are unable to do so for themselves. In doing so, advocacy services help protect and safeguard the rights and interests of those who are vulnerable or discriminated against and ensure that their rights and opinions are fully considered.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date1 April 2023
  2. Completed: Award published15 May 2023
    Current notice
  3. Completed: Contract expiry date31 December 2023

About the buyer

Fife Council is a local authority covering Fife in Scotland, and buys through its own Procurement Service alongside delegated purchasing in some council services. Tender opportunities are advertised on Public Contracts Scotland, with higher-value contracts also published on Find a Tender. Scotland Excel, the shared procurement service for Scotland's 32 local authorities, tenders many framework agreements on the council's behalf. Transportation, Building Services and Property Services can also purchase directly under the council's own Scheme of Tender Procedures. Registration on Public Contracts Scotland is required before suppliers can download tender documents or submit a quote.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Fife Council's contract awards have been in software and information systems, construction work and transport equipment.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 75110000 · General public services
  • 85000000 · Health and social work services
  • 85300000 · Social work and related services
  • 85310000 · Social work services
  • 85312000 · Social work services without accommodation

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