Planning

RFI - Independent Advocacy Service

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, under the tag "planned". The procurement, classified under the services category, is set to take place in the Argyll and Bute regions, with relevant regions noted as UKM63 and UKM81. Interested parties should note the upcoming future notice date on 13th October 2025. The procurement falls within the 'general public services' industry category. This process, identified as a Prior Information Notice, is titled "RFI - Independent Advocacy Service" and includes a Request for Information (RFI) document that was published on 29th August 2025. Responses to the RFI are invited to inform future procurement, with a response deadline set for 12th September 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services for adults, especially those with expertise in providing public services within local authorities. Organisations capable of offering comprehensive advocacy support and who are familiar with the contextual needs of the Argyll and Bute region will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Engagement in this initiative can enhance brand presence in the public domain and create potential partnerships with local government entities. The process allows companies to influence service requirements and specifications, thereby aligning offerings closely with public sector needs and fostering business growth through strategic alignment with government procurement goals.

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Notice Title

RFI - Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Request for Information - Independent Advocacy Service for Adults

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808699
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538054
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Torrie
Contact Email
samantha.torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604145

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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