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Individual and Collective Advocacy Services for Adults

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process executed by Dumfries and Galloway Council involves a completed contract, titled "Individual and Collective Advocacy Services for Adults," falling under the health and social work services category. This tender concerns the delivery of advocacy services in the Dumfries and Galloway region, catering to individual and collective needs compliant with statutory requirements. Using a limited procurement method, the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the Light Touch Regime for Health and Other Social And Specific Services. The contract, valued at £490,223.70, was signed on 24th March 2026, and the services are set to be provided by Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service.

The awarded contract provides significant opportunities for specialised service providers in the health and social services industry. Social enterprises and advocacy groups, potentially local SMEs, could find avenues to grow by offering professional and independent advocacy services that align with Scottish Government priorities. This procurement emphasises tailored advocacy support, creating a niche market for businesses that specialise in mental health and legal advocacy services. The absence of competition and the focus on personalised service delivery presents ideal conditions for small businesses capable of exceeding statutory requirements and engaging closely with regional communities.

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Notice Title

Individual and Collective Advocacy Services for Adults

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway require to purchase individual and collective advocacy services that are: - independent and professional - provide individual (one-to-one) advocacy that is issue focussed; - provide collective advocacy that is focussed; and - meet statutory requirements and Scottish Government priorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a statutory requirement to provide advocacy services for individuals under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. This service requires establishment in Dumfries and Galloway and is being awarded under the Light Touch Regime for Health and Other Social And Specific Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067300
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026920-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£490,223 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY ADVOCACY SERVICE

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