Independent Advocacy Services for Adults 16+

Notice summary

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any situation referred to in regulation 58 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Financial Viability Test The financial information will be evaluated using the Midlothian Council Financial Viability Test, please see Appendix 1. The Tenderer will require to submit evidence in the form of their audited accounts or equivalent for the most recent 2 years (2 sets of signed, audited accounts), along with details of any significant changes since the last year end. Tenderers must not contact anyone at the Local Authority directly in relation to this tender exercise, doing so may result in your exclusion from any further part in the process. All questions must be raised using the Question & Answer facility within this notice. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837893. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: All Tenderers must sign Schedule 8 Community Benefits - Lot 1 and/or Schedule 9 Community Benefits - Lot 2 as a commitment to engage with Midlothian Council to identify and deliver community benefits to make positive contributions to people living in Midlothian. The successful Tenderer(s) is required as part of their contract to provide community benefits in compliance with Midlothian Council requirements as set out in Schedule 8 Community Benefits - Lot 1 and/or Schedule 9 Community Benefits - Lot 2. (SC Ref:837893) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837893

Opportunity overview

Midlothian Council seeks to establish a contract or contracts for the provision of independent advocacy services for adults 16+.

Contract and delivery

The Provider will deliver independent advocacy for adults aged 16 and over with a learning disability, including both individual advocacy and collective advocacy provision. The service will support individuals to understand and exercise their rights, express their views, and participate in decisions about their care and treatment, in line with statutory duties and national guidance from the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance.

The Provider will deliver independent advocacy for adults aged 16 and over with a mental health condition, including dementia, and adults with physical disabilities, including older adults. This will include both individual advocacy and collective advocacy provision. The service will support individuals to understand and exercise their rights, express their views, and participate in decisions about their care or treatment, or where there is an involvement in statutory processes.

Contracting authority

Midlothian Council Fairfield House, 8 Lothian Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3AA, UKM73, United Kingdom Contact: Barbara Foxwell Email: barbara.foxwell@midlothian.gov.uk Website: http://www.midlothian.gov.uk

Procedure

Procedure: Open procedure Method: open Legal basis: 32014L0024

How to respond

Submissions and documents are handled via: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

CPV Classification

85000000 — Health and social work services

Submission portal

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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