Planning

Independent Advocacy Services for Adults 16+

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) concerning a future procurement opportunity for independent advocacy services in the health and social work sector. This opportunity is planned under the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024 and will cater to adults aged 16 and over in Midlothian, Scotland. The procurement process currently stands in the planning stage, with interested parties expected to register their interest by 17 June 2026 through the Scottish procurement portal. The expected date for further notices is 24 June 2026. Midlothian Council, known for its regional authority status, will undertake this procurement to enhance the social and health services for those with mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and learning disabilities across the specified location.

This tender offers significant prospects for organisations specialising in advocacy services, especially those with experience in delivering tailored support to individuals within statutory frameworks. Businesses proficient in social work services and capable of providing both individual and collective advocacy assistance would find this tender particularly suitable. The initiative aims to empower vulnerable groups by enabling them to better engage in choices concerning their care and treatment. Engaging with this procurement can open avenues for substantial growth in reputation and service reach for enterprises within these service categories, aligned with national guidance and obligations as outlined by the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services for Adults 16+

Notice Description

Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership requires independent advocacy services for adults aged 16 and over across Midlothian.

Lot Information

Independent advocacy service for adults aged 16 and over with a mental health condition.

The Provider will deliver independent advocacy for adults aged 16 and over with a mental health condition, including dementia, and adults with physical disabilities, including older adults. This will include both individual advocacy and collective advocacy provision. The service will support individuals to understand and exercise their rights, express their views, and participate in decisions about their care or treatment, or where there is an involvement in statutory processes.

Independent advocacy service for adults aged 16 and over with a learning disability

The Provider will deliver independent advocacy for adults aged 16 and over with a learning disability, including both individual advocacy and collective advocacy provision. The service will support individuals to understand and exercise their rights, express their views, and participate in decisions about their care and treatment, in line with statutory duties and national guidance from the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068891
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036619-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 20262 months to go
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
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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