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title: "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802247"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# Independent Advocacy Services for Adults

Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802247

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## Summary

Stirling Council, in conjunction with Clackmannanshire Council, Falkirk Council, and NHS Forth Valley, is overseeing a public procurement process for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Adults within the Forth Valley area. The procurement, titled "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults", aims to enhance general public services in the region. Currently in the tender stage, this open procedure is seeking electronic submissions by 29th July 2025. Interested parties must ensure that their governance arrangements adhere to specific advocacy standards and guidelines, and the contract is valued at £1,878,559. Services will be delivered across regions UKM77, UKM76, and UKM72, marking a considerable opportunity for service providers specialising in advocacy services.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses fostering growth in the advocacy services sector, particularly those complying with the Principles of Independent Advocacy and its associated standards. Organisations with robust frameworks for advocacy and an interest in contributing social benefits, such as training or supporting local initiatives, are well-positioned to compete. The contract not only promises a significant financial uptake but also a chance to make a meaningful social impact through community benefits in the Forth Valley area. This call for tender is ideal for businesses that are agile, community-focused, and equipped to deliver dedicated advocacy services.

## Notice

Independent advocacy services for adults within the Forth Valley area

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of independent advocacy services in the Forth valley area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542669 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,878,559 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,959,811 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; NHS FORTH VALLEY |
| Locality | ALLOA |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK10 1EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORTH VALLEY ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542669
- 23 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533056

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533056
  Independent Advocacy Services for Adults - Independent advocacy services for adults within the Forth Valley area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542669
  Independent Advocacy Services for Adults - Independent advocacy services for adults within the Forth Valley area

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802247
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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