---
title: "RFI - Independent Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808699"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-29"
---

# RFI - Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808699

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, under the tag "planned". The procurement, classified under the services category, is set to take place in the Argyll and Bute regions, with relevant regions noted as UKM63 and UKM81. Interested parties should note the upcoming future notice date on 13th October 2025. The procurement falls within the 'general public services' industry category. This process, identified as a Prior Information Notice, is titled "RFI - Independent Advocacy Service" and includes a Request for Information (RFI) document that was published on 29th August 2025. Responses to the RFI are invited to inform future procurement, with a response deadline set for 12th September 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services for adults, especially those with expertise in providing public services within local authorities. Organisations capable of offering comprehensive advocacy support and who are familiar with the contextual needs of the Argyll and Bute region will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Engagement in this initiative can enhance brand presence in the public domain and create potential partnerships with local government entities. The process allows companies to influence service requirements and specifications, thereby aligning offerings closely with public sector needs and fostering business growth through strategic alignment with government procurement goals.

## Notice

Request for Information - Independent Advocacy Service for Adults

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538054 |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 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 | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538054

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG538054&idx=1
  29th August 2025 - RFI - Independent Advocacy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538054
  RFI - Independent Advocacy Service - Request for Information - Independent Advocacy Service for Adults

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808699
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808699

## Provenance

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