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Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service

Renfrewshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service," amassing an estimated contract value of £761,352. This procurement falls under the general public services category and focuses on delivering advocacy services for adults, with a specific emphasis on individuals facing drug and alcohol challenges. The services are required to be based in a centrally located office within Renfrewshire, accessible by various forms of transport. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by the 8th of September 2025. Following this deadline, contracts are expected to be awarded on the same day. The open procedure procurement method is being employed, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all potential vendors. The contract is initially planned for three years, with a possible extension of up to 12 months, depending on performance and need.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities or other public bodies. Organisations with a background in providing support for health-related social issues, such as substance misuse, are likely to be well-suited to compete for this contract. Smaller or newer companies will also find it feasible to bid, provided they can demonstrate substantial relevant experience within the last three years. The requirement for a Cyber Security questionnaire ensures that only firms with robust data protection measures will qualify, providing an additional opportunity for IT firms specialising in secure data handling to collaborate. Winning this bid could not only expand a company’s portfolio in the advocacy and social welfare sector but also establish credibility with a public sector entity like Renfrewshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council is seeking to put a contract in place for the provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, to be delivered from an office situated at a central location in Renfrewshire that is easily reached by all forms of public and individual transport. This Contract will also require specific advocacy for people with drug and alcohol issues.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender

Renewal: Contract Period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 12 months on 1 occasion, anticipated to be 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2029 (or 31 December 2030, if the extension is taken up).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804535
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546199
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£761,352 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£728,731 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20258 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
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VoiceAbility

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536044
    Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service - Renfrewshire Council is seeking to put a contract in place for the provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, to be delivered from an office situated at a central location in Renfrewshire that is easily reached by all forms of public and individual transport. This Contract will also require specific advocacy for people with drug and alcohol issues. There is an existing Service for this provision, and it is the view of the Council that a Service Transfer (TUPE) may apply, however Tenderers should seek their own legal advice on this matter.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546199
    Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service - Renfrewshire Council is seeking to put a contract in place for the provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, to be delivered from an office situated at a central location in Renfrewshire that is easily reached by all forms of public and individual transport. This Contract will also require specific advocacy for people with drug and alcohol issues.

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