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30 Jun 2026 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Renfrewshire Council involves the award of a contract for "Advice Services" in the health and social work services category, with a focus on providing residents with necessary guidance and support. This process pertains specifically to the Renfrewshire Council area, located in Scotland (region code UKM83). The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being formally signed on 25th June 2026. This contract employs a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the unique service capabilities of the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau, which has been identified as the sole provider capable of meeting the specified requirements. The resulting contract, valued at £840,000, ensures the provision of comprehensive advice services aligned with standards such as the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.

This contract creates significant opportunities for organisations specialising in the delivery of high-quality advice services, particularly in financial, housing, and employment counselling. The procurement process highlights an emphasis on supporting local SMEs, exemplified by the engagement of the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau, a local small enterprise. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses that can offer unique, high-quality service delivery with a focus on community engagement and social support. Companies possessing expertise in handling complex advice services and fostering strong community relationships would be best positioned to benefit from similar future tenders within public contracting, particularly where flexibility and stringent adherence to local advice standards are crucial.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Advice Services

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for Advice Services. The Council has awarded a negotiated contract to Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau who will provide an an advice services to the residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. In line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) (or CAS audit accreditation, where applicable), the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will provide cost free general advice and separate legal advice to residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. This advice will include advice on money/debt, financial capability, welfare benefits, housing and employment issues. Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will work closely with the Council's Advice Works service, to ensure that clients across Renfrewshire will receive quality advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for Advice Services. Across Renfrewshire Council area many people are affected by debt and money worries, it is recognised that advice plays a key role in supporting households through challenging financial circumstances. It is also recognised that people usually only seek support once a crisis point is reached and advice becomes vital to help them resolve their issues. The Council wishes to commission a service that will not only support those in crisis but encourage clients to engage earlier and obtain advice before crisis point is reached. The Council has awarded a negotiated contract to Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau who will provide an an advice services to the residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. In line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) (or CAS audit accreditation, where applicable), the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will provide cost free general advice and separate legal advice to residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. This advice will include advice on money/debt, financial capability, welfare benefits, housing and employment issues. Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will work closely with the Council's Advice Works service, to ensure that clients across Renfrewshire will receive quality advice.

Procurement Information

This service can only be provided by Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061007-2026
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RENFREWSHIRE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

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