Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Procurement Team, Carruthers House
Dumfries
DG1 2HP
Procurement.SocialCare@dumgal.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3033333000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Dumfries and Galloway Individual and Collective Advocacy Service
Reference number
DGCC-00235
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership require individual and collective advocacy services in Dumfries and Galloway.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £590,223
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
Main site or place of performance
Based in Dumfries and Galloway
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership require individual and collective advocacy services in Dumfries and Galloway that:
- are independent and professional
- provide individual (one-to-one) advocacy that is issue focused
- provide collective advocacy that is issue focussed; and
- meet statutory requirements and Scottish Government priorities.
The specification covers such services under the following categories adult advocacy in terms of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, and adult generic advocacy. The service includes individual advocacy and collective advocacy.
Individual Advocacy - is also known as one to one, professional or issue-based advocacy. It is provided by both paid and unpaid advocates. An advocate supports a person to represent their own interests and represents the views of a person if the person is unable to do this themselves. They provide support on specific issues and provide information but not advice.
Collective Advocacy - is where a group of people who are all facing a common problem get together on a formal basis to support each other over specific issues. Individual members of the group may also support each other over specific issues. The group may campaign on an issue that affects them all. A collective voice can be stronger than that of an individual, as groups are more difficult to ignore. Being part of a collective advocacy group can help to reduce a person’s sense of isolation when raising a difficult issue.
This requirement is for both the Council, Health and Social Care Partnership with additional services being provided to the Alcohol & Drug Partnership.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract includes optional purchases on behalf of the Alcohol and Drug Partnership.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Market research conducted showed no comparable service providers in Dumfries and Galloway. Due to no competition being received, the Council look to direct award under Negotiated without Prior Publication.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
DGCC-00235
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service
9 Church Crescent
Dumfries
DG1 1DF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £490,223.70
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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=724055.
(SC Ref:724055)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Dumfries Sheriff Court
Dumfries
Country
United Kingdom