Planning

Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

28 Apr 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is in the planning phase of a procurement process for a Service Provider to manage and coordinate the Social Security Independent Advocacy Service. This service falls under the 'General Public Services' industry category and is classified within services procurement. The procurement process is situated in the UKM region covering Scotland, specifically at the address 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, G2 8LU. The planned contract will span from 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2028, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. A Request for Information (RFI) document has been issued, and interested parties are required to respond by 9th May 2025, at 1700hrs. Future notices are expected by 30th June 2025, continuing the engagement in the procurement procedure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses that specialise in advocacy services and have capacities for coordination and management. Firms focusing on social services, particularly those familiar with public and social security sectors, will find themselves well-suited to compete. The project invites organisations that can proficiently handle integration across multiple stakeholders and possess dynamic strategies to influence and support public welfare initiatives. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio in public sector procurement and establish themselves as key service providers in government contracts, potentially tapping into long-term service engagements with the Scottish Government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage the Social Security Independent Advocacy Service through a contract which will run from 31 January 2026 until 30 January 2028, with the option to extend by a further 2 one-year periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage the Social Security Independent Advocacy Service through a contract which will run from 31 January 2026 until 30 January 2028, with the option to extend by a further 2 one-year periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797250
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529038
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Caroline Little
Contact Email
caroline.little@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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