Planning

Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

28 Apr 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service." This procurement falls under the services category of "Civic betterment and community facility support services" and is located in the UKM region. The process is currently seeking information, with a deadline for responses on Friday, 9th May 2025. A future notice is anticipated to be published by 30th June 2025, with the procurement seeking to establish a contract from 31st January 2026 to 30th January 2028, with possible extensions. The central purchasing body involved is the Scottish Government, headquartered in Glasgow, with Caroline Little as the point of contact for interested parties.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for service providers specializing in community and social services, particularly those with expertise in coordinating advocacy services. The contract offers a significant timeframe, with potential extensions, allowing businesses to engage in a long-term partnership with the Scottish Government. Companies that can offer innovative, client-focused solutions in civic betterment and community support are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement stage is ideal for businesses to position themselves as key players in social welfare services, encouraging growth and establishing a robust presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage the Social Security Independent Advocacy Service through a contract which will run from 31 January 2026 until 30 January 2028, with the option to extend by a further 2 one-year periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage the Social Security Independent Advocacy Service through a contract which will run from 31 January 2026 until 30 January 2028, with the option to extend by a further 2 one-year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050817
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017211-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Caroline Little
Contact Email
caroline.little@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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