---
title: "Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000653075"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-10-22"
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# Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000653075

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement for contract titled "Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients" with a contract value of £20,400,000. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been signed on 28th September 2021. The tender was implemented as an open procedure and covers the provision of advocacy services within Scotland. Bidders were initially invited to participate until 28th June 2021, with a Bidders Conference held on 20th May 2021 to discuss the requirements in detail.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those equipped to support individuals navigating social security systems. Companies with expertise in social services or those with experience in providing advocacy support in public sectors are ideally suited for such tenders. The sizeable contract value reflects the potential for sustainable business growth, particularly for firms looking to expand their operations within the public sector framework.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients.

Renewal: extension option of 2 x 12 month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431018 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,400,000 |
| Lots value | £20,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431018
- 11 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414694

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414694
  Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431018
  Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Advocacy Services for Social Security Scotland Clients.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653075
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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