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Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, as the buying organisation, has initiated an open procurement process for the "Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028" with an estimated value of £14,000,000. The contract aims to deliver general public services within the region of Scotland (UKM), and is open to bids until 21st August 2025. Located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, the contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with the expectation to award the contract starting on the same date, 21st August 2025. The opportunity falls under the services industry category, and the tender will be conducted in written form as part of the open procedure.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in providing social security advocacy services. Companies with strengths in technical quality and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to succeed, given the evaluation criteria which place 70% weight on technical quality and 30% on price. The contract covers a two-year period with options for two additional twelve-month extensions, fitting businesses capable of delivering sustained services over prolonged durations. Suitable candidates might also be those with robust supply chain management systems and a commitment to environmental management, as these are crucial selection criteria for this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028

Notice Description

Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028 for an initial 2 year period

Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028 for an initial 2 year period.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803125
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543169
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
SME

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
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,236,790 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20259 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
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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

Advice Direct Scotland Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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