Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service

Concepts

• health and social work
• paisley
• miscellaneous health services
• a professional independent advocacy service
• specific advocacy
• a professional independent advocacy service for adults
• a service transfer
• an existing service
• professional
• advocacy

Location

Renfrewshire (to be delivered from an office situated at a central location in Renfrewshire that is easily reached by all forms of public and individual transport)

Description

Renfrewshire Council is seeking to put a contract in place for the provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, to be delivered from an office situated at a central location in Renfrewshire that is easily reached by all forms of public and individual transport. This Contract will also require specific advocacy for people with drug and alcohol issues. There is an existing Service for this provision, and it is the view of the Council that a Service Transfer (TUPE) may apply, however Tenderers should seek their own legal advice on this matter.

Total Quantity or Scope

Open Tender

Renewal Options

Contract Period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 12 months on 1 occasion, anticipated to be 01 January 2026 – 31 December 2029 (or 31 December 2030, if the extension is taken up).

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
• 85323000 - Community health services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Tenderers will be required to complete a Cyber Security questionnaire, to determine the suitability of their systems and processes for the processing and holding of data of people using the Service and/or interacting with Renfrewshire Council systems (including email). This will be evaluated, on a Pass/Fail basis. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29685. 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: Community benefits will be a scored part of the Tender Evaluation process. (SC Ref:804535)