Award

Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2021 at 00:00

Tender

11 May 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement for contract titled "Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients" with a contract value of £20,400,000. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been signed on 28th September 2021. The tender was implemented as an open procedure and covers the provision of advocacy services within Scotland. Bidders were initially invited to participate until 28th June 2021, with a Bidders Conference held on 20th May 2021 to discuss the requirements in detail.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those equipped to support individuals navigating social security systems. Companies with expertise in social services or those with experience in providing advocacy support in public sectors are ideally suited for such tenders. The sizeable contract value reflects the potential for sustainable business growth, particularly for firms looking to expand their operations within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients.

Renewal: extension option of 2 x 12 month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000653075
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431018
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£20,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alison.gardiner@gov.scot, william.maclean@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133, +44 1412426007

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
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

VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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