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30 Jun 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of advice services to the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau. The procurement process, completed on 25th June 2026, was conducted under a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the unique capability of the supplier, within the framework of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £840,000, focuses on delivering essential services such as money/debt advice, financial capability support, welfare benefits guidance, and assistance with housing and employment issues to residents in the Renfrewshire area, aligning with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for businesses in the advice service sector seeking partnerships or subcontracting opportunities with the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau. Companies specialising in public service provision, particularly within local or regional programmes, would find this contract alignment advantageous. SMEs can benefit from potential collaborations or supporting roles in delivering these vital community services, enhancing their service portfolio and leveraging local government collaborations for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Advice Services

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for Advice Services. The Council has awarded a negotiated contract to Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau who will provide an an advice services to the residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. In line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) (or CAS audit accreditation, where applicable), the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will provide cost free general advice and separate legal advice to residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. This advice will include advice on money/debt, financial capability, welfare benefits, housing and employment issues. Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will work closely with the Council's Advice Works service, to ensure that clients across Renfrewshire will receive quality advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for Advice Services. Across Renfrewshire Council area many people are affected by debt and money worries, it is recognised that advice plays a key role in supporting households through challenging financial circumstances. It is also recognised that people usually only seek support once a crisis point is reached and advice becomes vital to help them resolve their issues. The Council wishes to commission a service that will not only support those in crisis but encourage clients to engage earlier and obtain advice before crisis point is reached. The Council has awarded a negotiated contract to Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau who will provide an an advice services to the residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. In line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) (or CAS audit accreditation, where applicable), the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will provide cost free general advice and separate legal advice to residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. This advice will include advice on money/debt, financial capability, welfare benefits, housing and employment issues. Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will work closely with the Council's Advice Works service, to ensure that clients across Renfrewshire will receive quality advice.

Procurement Information

This service can only be provided by Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau. This procurement was conducted in accordance with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 33 and Regulation 76 as amended for a Social and Other Specific Services Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835939
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559020
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559020
    Advice Services - Contract Award Notice for Advice Services. The Council has awarded a negotiated contract to Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau who will provide an an advice services to the residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. In line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) (or CAS audit accreditation, where applicable), the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will provide cost free general advice and separate legal advice to residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. This advice will include advice on money/debt, financial capability, welfare benefits, housing and employment issues. Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will work closely with the Council's Advice Works service, to ensure that clients across Renfrewshire will receive quality advice.

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