---
title: "Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803125"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-11-10"
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# Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803125

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, as the buying organisation, has initiated an open procurement process for the "Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028" with an estimated value of £14,000,000. The contract aims to deliver general public services within the region of Scotland (UKM), and is open to bids until 21st August 2025. Located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, the contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with the expectation to award the contract starting on the same date, 21st August 2025. The opportunity falls under the services industry category, and the tender will be conducted in written form as part of the open procedure.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in providing social security advocacy services. Companies with strengths in technical quality and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to succeed, given the evaluation criteria which place 70% weight on technical quality and 30% on price. The contract covers a two-year period with options for two additional twelve-month extensions, fitting businesses capable of delivering sustained services over prolonged durations. Suitable candidates might also be those with robust supply chain management systems and a commitment to environmental management, as these are crucial selection criteria for this procurement.

## Notice

Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028 for an initial 2 year period

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028 for an initial 2 year period.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543169 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,236,790 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | ADVICE DIRECT SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543169
- 1 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533666

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533666
  Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028 - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028 for an initial 2 year period
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543169
  Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028 - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service 2026-2028 for an initial 2 year period

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803125
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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