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title: "Advice Services"
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# Advice Services

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf9e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Renfrewshire Council involves the award of a contract for "Advice Services" in the health and social work services category, with a focus on providing residents with necessary guidance and support. This process pertains specifically to the Renfrewshire Council area, located in Scotland (region code UKM83). The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being formally signed on 25th June 2026. This contract employs a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the unique service capabilities of the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau, which has been identified as the sole provider capable of meeting the specified requirements. The resulting contract, valued at £840,000, ensures the provision of comprehensive advice services aligned with standards such as the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.

This contract creates significant opportunities for organisations specialising in the delivery of high-quality advice services, particularly in financial, housing, and employment counselling. The procurement process highlights an emphasis on supporting local SMEs, exemplified by the engagement of the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau, a local small enterprise. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses that can offer unique, high-quality service delivery with a focus on community engagement and social support. Companies possessing expertise in handling complex advice services and fostering strong community relationships would be best positioned to benefit from similar future tenders within public contracting, particularly where flexibility and stringent adherence to local advice standards are crucial.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for Advice Services. The Council has awarded a negotiated contract to Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau who will provide an an advice services to the residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. In line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) (or CAS audit accreditation, where applicable), the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will provide cost free general advice and separate legal advice to residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. This advice will include advice on money/debt, financial capability, welfare benefits, housing and employment issues. Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will work closely with the Council's Advice Works service, to ensure that clients across Renfrewshire will receive quality advice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for Advice Services. Across Renfrewshire Council area many people are affected by debt and money worries, it is recognised that advice plays a key role in supporting households through challenging financial circumstances. It is also recognised that people usually only seek support once a crisis point is reached and advice becomes vital to help them resolve their issues. The Council wishes to commission a service that will not only support those in crisis but encourage clients to engage earlier and obtain advice before crisis point is reached. The Council has awarded a negotiated contract to Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau who will provide an an advice services to the residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. In line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) (or CAS audit accreditation, where applicable), the Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will provide cost free general advice and separate legal advice to residents in the Renfrewshire Council area. This advice will include advice on money/debt, financial capability, welfare benefits, housing and employment issues. Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau will work closely with the Council's Advice Works service, to ensure that clients across Renfrewshire will receive quality advice.

### Procurement Information

This service can only be provided by Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061007-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 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 | £840,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RENFREWSHIRE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061007-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835939
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400

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