Planning

Independent Advocacy Services for Adults

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council, a regional or local authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for providing Independent Advocacy Services for Adults. The procurement, identified under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 85000000 for services, is set to take place in East Lothian, UK. A planned procurement notice was published on 28 April 2025, with future communication set for 1 September 2025, indicating important dates for interested suppliers. This procurement initiative aims to enhance general public services within the locality, aligning with East Lothian Council's classification under the Classification of the Functions of Government (COFOG) scheme for general public services.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing advocacy services to adults, especially those familiar with local authority operations, to expand their portfolios by collaborating with East Lothian Council. Companies with experience in service delivery within the public sector could find this a fitting venture, given the demand for competent service provision in line with governmental standards. With the procurement process currently in planning, businesses have ample time to prepare proposals that align with the requirements set forth by the council, potentially leading to sustainable growth through new public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services for Adults

Notice Description

Independent Advocacy services for adults

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797314
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529086
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
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
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

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