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title: "Individual and Collective Advocacy Services for Adults"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067300"
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# Individual and Collective Advocacy Services for Adults

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067300

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## Summary

The procurement process executed by Dumfries and Galloway Council involves a completed contract, titled "Individual and Collective Advocacy Services for Adults," falling under the health and social work services category. This tender concerns the delivery of advocacy services in the Dumfries and Galloway region, catering to individual and collective needs compliant with statutory requirements. Using a limited procurement method, the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the Light Touch Regime for Health and Other Social And Specific Services. The contract, valued at £490,223.70, was signed on 24th March 2026, and the services are set to be provided by Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service.

The awarded contract provides significant opportunities for specialised service providers in the health and social services industry. Social enterprises and advocacy groups, potentially local SMEs, could find avenues to grow by offering professional and independent advocacy services that align with Scottish Government priorities. This procurement emphasises tailored advocacy support, creating a niche market for businesses that specialise in mental health and legal advocacy services. The absence of competition and the focus on personalised service delivery presents ideal conditions for small businesses capable of exceeding statutory requirements and engaging closely with regional communities.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway require to purchase individual and collective advocacy services that are: - independent and professional - provide individual (one-to-one) advocacy that is issue focussed; - provide collective advocacy that is focussed; and - meet statutory requirements and Scottish Government priorities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a statutory requirement to provide advocacy services for individuals under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. This service requires establishment in Dumfries and Galloway and is being awarded under the Light Touch Regime for Health and Other Social And Specific Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026920-2026 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £490,223 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY ADVOCACY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026920-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827450
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/schedule/3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219

## Provenance

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