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title: "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults 16+"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068891"
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buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
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# Independent Advocacy Services for Adults 16+

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068891

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## Summary

Midlothian Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract to provide Independent Advocacy Services for adults aged 16 and over. This procurement falls under the 'Health and social work services' industry category and will be conducted in the Midlothian region. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The deadline for the tender submissions is set for 24th August 2026 at noon. The contract is divided into two lots, with Lot 1 focusing on services for adults with mental health conditions or physical disabilities, and Lot 2 dedicated to adults with learning disabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those providing advocacy for adults. Companies equipped to deliver both individual and collective advocacy could find this tender beneficial for expanding their operations. Suitable businesses would be those with a membership in the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance, as this is a mandatory requirement. This procurement also involves community benefits, encouraging businesses to contribute positively to the Midlothian community, thereby offering a chance to enhance corporate social responsibility profiles.

## Notice

Midlothian Council seeks to establish a contract or contracts for the provision of independent advocacy services for adults 16+.

### Lot Information

Independent advocacy service for adults aged 16 and over with a mental health condition, dementia or have a physical disability

The Provider will deliver independent advocacy for adults aged 16 and over with a mental health condition, including dementia, and adults with physical disabilities, including older adults. This will include both individual advocacy and collective advocacy provision. The service will support individuals to understand and exercise their rights, express their views, and participate in decisions about their care or treatment, or where there is an involvement in statutory processes.

Independent advocacy service for adults aged 16 and over with a learning disability

The Provider will deliver independent advocacy for adults aged 16 and over with a learning disability, including both individual advocacy and collective advocacy provision. The service will support individuals to understand and exercise their rights, express their views, and participate in decisions about their care and treatment, in line with statutory duties and national guidance from the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068652-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £1,061,777 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068652-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036619-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829619
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837893
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837893
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837893
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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