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title: "Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804535"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804535

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service," amassing an estimated contract value of £761,352. This procurement falls under the general public services category and focuses on delivering advocacy services for adults, with a specific emphasis on individuals facing drug and alcohol challenges. The services are required to be based in a centrally located office within Renfrewshire, accessible by various forms of transport. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by the 8th of September 2025. Following this deadline, contracts are expected to be awarded on the same day. The open procedure procurement method is being employed, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all potential vendors. The contract is initially planned for three years, with a possible extension of up to 12 months, depending on performance and need.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities or other public bodies. Organisations with a background in providing support for health-related social issues, such as substance misuse, are likely to be well-suited to compete for this contract. Smaller or newer companies will also find it feasible to bid, provided they can demonstrate substantial relevant experience within the last three years. The requirement for a Cyber Security questionnaire ensures that only firms with robust data protection measures will qualify, providing an additional opportunity for IT firms specialising in secure data handling to collaborate. Winning this bid could not only expand a company’s portfolio in the advocacy and social welfare sector but also establish credibility with a public sector entity like Renfrewshire Council.

## Notice

Renfrewshire Council is seeking to put a contract in place for the provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, to be delivered from an office situated at a central location in Renfrewshire that is easily reached by all forms of public and individual transport. This Contract will also require specific advocacy for people with drug and alcohol issues.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender

Renewal: Contract Period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 12 months on 1 occasion, anticipated to be 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2029 (or 31 December 2030, if the extension is taken up).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546199 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £761,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £728,731 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546199
- 1 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536044

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536044
  Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service - Renfrewshire Council is seeking to put a contract in place for the provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, to be delivered from an office situated at a central location in Renfrewshire that is easily reached by all forms of public and individual transport. This Contract will also require specific advocacy for people with drug and alcohol issues. There is an existing Service for this provision, and it is the view of the Council that a Service Transfer (TUPE) may apply, however Tenderers should seek their own legal advice on this matter.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546199
  Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service - Renfrewshire Council is seeking to put a contract in place for the provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, to be delivered from an office situated at a central location in Renfrewshire that is easily reached by all forms of public and individual transport. This Contract will also require specific advocacy for people with drug and alcohol issues.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804535
- https://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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