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Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service

Renfrewshire Council

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01 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service" under the industry category for general public services. The contract, valued at £728,731, was awarded on 13 May 2026 to The Advocacy Project (Scotland). The service aims to provide independent advocacy for adults, including those with drug and alcohol issues, from a centrally located office in Renfrewshire accessible by various modes of transport. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has now reached the contract stage with the award being active. The service delivery location falls within the UKM83 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy for vulnerable populations. It is well-suited for SMEs that can provide quality service delivery, as indicated by the tender's award criteria prioritising quality and price. Given its scope and the open procurement method, businesses that can offer comprehensive advocacy services and are willing to establish a local presence in Renfrewshire stand to benefit from engaging with this public contract. With an emphasis on specialised advocacy services, companies with experience in dealing with drug and alcohol-related issues are particularly encouraged to compete in such tenders.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836044
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559155
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£728,731 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

The Advocacy Project

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559155
    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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