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Independent Advocacy for Adults

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 16:59

Award Notice
Tender

08 Jan 2026 at 11:53

Tender Notice
Award

11 Dec 2025 at 15:29

Award Notice
Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 12:02

Tender Notice
Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 13:27

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council involves providing an Independent Advocacy Service to adults in the Argyll and Bute area. This service is classified under the social work and related services category with a CPV code of 85300000. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, allowing broad participation and competition. Key details include the award being signed on 5th May 2026, with Circles Network selected as the supplier. The contract is valued at £749,300 GBP and is currently marked as active. This contract falls under the services procurement category and has been completed as of July 2026, ensuring the delivery of vital advocacy services under various legislations like the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those with experience in advocacy under Scottish legislation. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) proved competitive, as evidenced by all bids being submitted by SMEs. Businesses with expertise in dealing with mental health, adult protection, and community care would find this contract especially beneficial to their growth. The contract's open procedure suggests a competitive yet accessible market for qualified suppliers aiming to expand their services within the UK, especially in the social services sector. The successful engagement in this tender process can establish a business's presence in the public sector, potentially opening doors for future collaborations and contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy for Adults

Notice Description

The Provider will provide an Independent Advocacy Service (the Service) to Adults in the Argyll and Bute local authority area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provider will provide an Independent Advocacy Service (the Service) to Adults in the Argyll and Bute local authority area. The Service will be provided to adults over 16 years of age principally under the following legislation: The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000; The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007; The Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002; The Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011; The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059072
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062473-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£723,520 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£723,520 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£749,300 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Circles Network

Further Information

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