Award

Advocacy Services for Adults

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by East Lothian Council for the provision of "Advocacy Services for Adults," classified under the services industry (CPV 85000000). The contract was aimed at offering independent advocacy services for adults aged 16 and above, with service delivery specifically in East Lothian (region UKM73). The procurement process followed an open procedure and reached the award stage by February 2026, after being actively tendered in late 2025. Key suppliers awarded the contracts include CAPS Independent Advocacy, EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO), and Partners in Advocacy, each providing niche services across mental health and wellbeing, older people, and those with physical disabilities, as well as learning disabilities and autism. Contracts were signed on 16th January 2026, underlining the active status of all service agreements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advocacy services within the required categories. Businesses offering expertise in adult care and support services, particularly those focused on mental health, ageing, and disability sectors, could find growth potential in similar future contracts. With the possibility of extensions and a regional focus, companies already operating in or near East Lothian may have enhanced advantages due to the local service delivery requirement. Furthermore, participation in such tenders can facilitate diversification and expansion through consistent public sector engagement, leveraging the open procurement approach adopted by East Lothian Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Services for Adults

Notice Description

Independent Advocacy Service(s) for Adults (16+).

Lot Information

Older People (65+) and those with a physical disability (16+) service

Advocacy Services for Adults

Renewal: Possible extension 1 year on 2 occasions.

Mental health and wellbeing (16+) service

Advocacy Services for Adults

Renewal: Possible extension 1 year on 2 occasions.

Learning disability and / or autism (16+) service

Advocacy Services for Adults

Renewal: Possible extension 1 year on 2 occasions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812359
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£993,254 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 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
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CAPS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY

EARS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICE (SCIO

PARTNERS IN ADVOCACY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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