---
title: "Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797250"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-04-28"
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# Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797250

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is in the planning phase of a procurement process for a Service Provider to manage and coordinate the Social Security Independent Advocacy Service. This service falls under the 'General Public Services' industry category and is classified within services procurement. The procurement process is situated in the UKM region covering Scotland, specifically at the address 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, G2 8LU. The planned contract will span from 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2028, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. A Request for Information (RFI) document has been issued, and interested parties are required to respond by 9th May 2025, at 1700hrs. Future notices are expected by 30th June 2025, continuing the engagement in the procurement procedure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses that specialise in advocacy services and have capacities for coordination and management. Firms focusing on social services, particularly those familiar with public and social security sectors, will find themselves well-suited to compete. The project invites organisations that can proficiently handle integration across multiple stakeholders and possess dynamic strategies to influence and support public welfare initiatives. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio in public sector procurement and establish themselves as key service providers in government contracts, potentially tapping into long-term service engagements with the Scottish Government.

## Notice

The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage the Social Security Independent Advocacy Service through a contract which will run from 31 January 2026 until 30 January 2028, with the option to extend by a further 2 one-year periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage the Social Security Independent Advocacy Service through a contract which will run from 31 January 2026 until 30 January 2028, with the option to extend by a further 2 one-year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529038 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529038

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529038&idx=1
  28th April 2025 - Request for Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529038
  Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service - The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to coordinate and manage the Social Security Independent Advocacy Service through a contract which will run from 31 January 2026 until 30 January 2028, with the option to extend by a further 2 one-year periods.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797250
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797250

## Provenance

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