--- title: "Independent Advocacy for Adults" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059072" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059072" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059072.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059072.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-08" --- # Independent Advocacy for Adults Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059072 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059072) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059072.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is actively seeking providers for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults within the Argyll and Bute area. This tender falls under social work and related services, classified under CPV code 85300000, and is currently at the tender stage with a procurement method of open procedure. The process is guided by EU legal basis CELEX number 32014L0024. This new tender, following a cancelled award in 2025, is live as of 8th January 2026, with submissions accepted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website until the closing deadline of 9th February 2026. This procurement aims to deliver services to adults over 16 years in compliance with several Scottish legislative acts, with community benefits included in the requirement. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those experienced in advocacy support under Scottish legislation like the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act and the Adults with Incapacity Act. Businesses with capabilities in supporting self-directed social care, patient rights, and community care are well-positioned to benefit. As this is an open procedure, it provides a level playing field for a broad range of providers, encouraging participation from both established and emerging suppliers. Providing a community-focused service can also be a key value driver for businesses aiming to expand their reach and impact within the public sector. This contract is estimated to be valued at £723,520 for a four-year period, offering substantial growth potential for successful bidders. ## Notice 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. Additional information: 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001416-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 12 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 8 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £723,520 | | Lots value | £723,520 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2026 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001416-2026 - 11 Dec 2025 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082119-2025 - 13 Oct 2025 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064689-2025 - 29 Aug 2025 at 12:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052456-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808699 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812870 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820029 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents/made - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=820029 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=820029 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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