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Independent Advocacy Services for Adults

Stirling Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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04 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council, in conjunction with Clackmannanshire Council, Falkirk Council, and NHS Forth Valley, is overseeing a public procurement process for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Adults within the Forth Valley area. The procurement, titled "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults", aims to enhance general public services in the region. Currently in the tender stage, this open procedure is seeking electronic submissions by 29th July 2025. Interested parties must ensure that their governance arrangements adhere to specific advocacy standards and guidelines, and the contract is valued at £1,878,559. Services will be delivered across regions UKM77, UKM76, and UKM72, marking a considerable opportunity for service providers specialising in advocacy services.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses fostering growth in the advocacy services sector, particularly those complying with the Principles of Independent Advocacy and its associated standards. Organisations with robust frameworks for advocacy and an interest in contributing social benefits, such as training or supporting local initiatives, are well-positioned to compete. The contract not only promises a significant financial uptake but also a chance to make a meaningful social impact through community benefits in the Forth Valley area. This call for tender is ideal for businesses that are agile, community-focused, and equipped to deliver dedicated advocacy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services for Adults

Notice Description

Independent advocacy services for adults within the Forth Valley area

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of independent advocacy services in the Forth valley area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802247
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542669
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,878,559 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,959,811 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 202510 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stirling Council
Additional Buyers

Clackmannanshire Council

Falkirk Council

NHS Forth Valley

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Forth Valley Advocacy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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