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Independent Advocacy for Adults

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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

08 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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

Argyll and Bute Council spearheaded a public procurement process to provide an "Independent Advocacy for Adults" service within the Argyll and Bute regional area. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically focusing on advocacy services for adults. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring a fair and transparent tendering process, which progressed to the award stage, signified by the completion of the contract as of 2nd July 2026. The contract was awarded to Circles Network, effective from 5th May 2026, with a total contract value of £749,300. The service will operate under several legislative acts concerning mental health and adult protection, which are critically relevant to the community served.

This procurement initiative facilitates notable growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the services category, especially those specialised in community health and advocacy. Circles Network, recognised as an SME, successfully secured the contract, indicating an accessible competitive landscape for similar entities. Businesses experienced in delivering advocacy or related services can leverage their expertise to engage in such tenders, benefiting from the diverse scope and community impact of the services provided. The localisation of the service to Argyll and Bute further augments opportunities for regional SMEs to participate in public welfare services, fostering local economic growth and sector development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy for Adults

Notice Description

The Provider will provide an Independent Advocacy Service (the Service) to Adults in the Argyll and Bute local authority area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provider will provide an Independent Advocacy Service (the Service) to Adults in the Argyll and Bute local authority area. The Service will be provided to adults over 16 years of age principally under the following legislation: The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000; The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007; The Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002; The Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011; The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820029
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559320
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

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
£749,300 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20263 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
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Circles Network

Further Information

Notice Documents

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