---
title: "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797314"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-28"
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# Independent Advocacy Services for Adults

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797314

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## Summary

East Lothian Council, a regional or local authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for providing Independent Advocacy Services for Adults. The procurement, identified under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 85000000 for services, is set to take place in East Lothian, UK. A planned procurement notice was published on 28 April 2025, with future communication set for 1 September 2025, indicating important dates for interested suppliers. This procurement initiative aims to enhance general public services within the locality, aligning with East Lothian Council's classification under the Classification of the Functions of Government (COFOG) scheme for general public services.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing advocacy services to adults, especially those familiar with local authority operations, to expand their portfolios by collaborating with East Lothian Council. Companies with experience in service delivery within the public sector could find this a fitting venture, given the demand for competent service provision in line with governmental standards. With the procurement process currently in planning, businesses have ample time to prepare proposals that align with the requirements set forth by the council, potentially leading to sustainable growth through new public sector contracts.

## Notice

Independent Advocacy services for adults

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529086 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 1 Sep 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 | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529086

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529086&idx=1
  28th April 2025 - PIN - Independent Advocacy services for adults
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529086
  Independent Advocacy Services for Adults - Independent Advocacy services for adults

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797314
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797314

## Provenance

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