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title: "Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050817"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-04-28"
---

# Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050817

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service." This procurement falls under the services category of "Civic betterment and community facility support services" and is located in the UKM region. The process is currently seeking information, with a deadline for responses on Friday, 9th May 2025. A future notice is anticipated to be published by 30th June 2025, with the procurement seeking to establish a contract from 31st January 2026 to 30th January 2028, with possible extensions. The central purchasing body involved is the Scottish Government, headquartered in Glasgow, with Caroline Little as the point of contact for interested parties.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for service providers specializing in community and social services, particularly those with expertise in coordinating advocacy services. The contract offers a significant timeframe, with potential extensions, allowing businesses to engage in a long-term partnership with the Scottish Government. Companies that can offer innovative, client-focused solutions in civic betterment and community support are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement stage is ideal for businesses to position themselves as key players in social welfare services, encouraging growth and establishing a robust presence in the public sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage the Social Security Independent Advocacy Service through a contract which will run from 31 January 2026 until 30 January 2028, with the option to extend by a further 2 one-year periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage the Social Security Independent Advocacy Service through a contract which will run from 31 January 2026 until 30 January 2028, with the option to extend by a further 2 one-year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017211-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 09:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017211-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797250
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797250
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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