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Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 14:35

Award Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 14:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, is conducting an open procurement process titled "Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028" under the industry category of equal opportunities consultancy services. The procurement, which was initiated as a tender, has progressed to the award stage, with the contract actively signed on 10th November 2025 valued at £3,236,790 GBP. The main location for service delivery is Scotland (UKM region), and the procurement follows an open procedure covered by the GPA agreements. The initial tender process concluded with an award to Advice Direct Scotland Limited, reflecting a robust competition with five bids submitted. The tender period had previously closed on 21st August 2025 at noon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers in the consultancy sector with expertise in social security advocacy and equal opportunities. SMEs like Advice Direct Scotland Limited, which won the award, exemplify the type of businesses well-suited to compete due to their agile structures and ability to meet specific tender requirements such as insurance levels and environmental management credentials. Businesses involved in supply chain management and those committed to sustainable practices and community benefits would also find this tender conducive to their growth objectives, benefiting from the structured framework of open procedures to engage and expand their market presence within public procurement sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028

Notice Description

Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028 for an initial 2 year period

Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028 for an initial 2 year period.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072470-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,236,790 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Advice Direct Scotland Limited

Further Information

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