--- title: "Advocacy Services for Adults" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812359" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812359" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812359.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812359.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-04" --- # Advocacy Services for Adults Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812359 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812359) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812359.json) ## Summary This procurement process was initiated by East Lothian Council for the provision of "Advocacy Services for Adults," classified under the services industry (CPV 85000000). The contract was aimed at offering independent advocacy services for adults aged 16 and above, with service delivery specifically in East Lothian (region UKM73). The procurement process followed an open procedure and reached the award stage by February 2026, after being actively tendered in late 2025. Key suppliers awarded the contracts include CAPS Independent Advocacy, EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO), and Partners in Advocacy, each providing niche services across mental health and wellbeing, older people, and those with physical disabilities, as well as learning disabilities and autism. Contracts were signed on 16th January 2026, underlining the active status of all service agreements. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advocacy services within the required categories. Businesses offering expertise in adult care and support services, particularly those focused on mental health, ageing, and disability sectors, could find growth potential in similar future contracts. With the possibility of extensions and a regional focus, companies already operating in or near East Lothian may have enhanced advantages due to the local service delivery requirement. Furthermore, participation in such tenders can facilitate diversification and expansion through consistent public sector engagement, leveraging the open procurement approach adopted by East Lothian Council. ## Notice Independent Advocacy Service(s) for Adults (16+). ### Lot Information Older People (65+) and those with a physical disability (16+) service Advocacy Services for Adults Renewal: Possible extension 1 year on 2 occasions. Mental health and wellbeing (16+) service Advocacy Services for Adults Renewal: Possible extension 1 year on 2 occasions. Learning disability and / or autism (16+) service Advocacy Services for Adults Renewal: Possible extension 1 year on 2 occasions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548835 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 4 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £993,254 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | CAPS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY; EARS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICE (SCIO; PARTNERS IN ADVOCACY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548835 - 7 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540862 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=14 8th October 2025 - Updated Invitation to Tender document stating PCS as the portal to be used. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=10 7th October 2025 - Schedule 9 - 4C.7 of the SPD Document-Sustainability - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=11 7th October 2025 - Appendix A Financial Health Evaluation May2018 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=12 7th October 2025 - ELC- Community benefits pack - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=13 7th October 2025 - ELC-25-0614 Conditions of Contract - Advocacy Services for Adults - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=1 7th October 2025 - ELC-25-0614 Advocacy Services for Adults - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=2 7th October 2025 - Schedule 1 - Independent Advocacy Services for Adults - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=3 7th October 2025 - Schedule 2 - Method Statements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=4 7th October 2025 - Schedule 3 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=5 7th October 2025 - Schedule 4 - GDPR Supplier Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=6 7th October 2025 - Schedule 5 - Business Resilience Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=7 7th October 2025 - Schedule 6 - Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecard - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=8 7th October 2025 - Schedule 7 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540862&idx=9 7th October 2025 - Schedule 8 - Community Benefits Submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540862 Advocacy Services for Adults - Independent Advocacy Service(s) for Adults (16+). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548835 Advocacy Services for Adults - Independent Advocacy Service(s) for Adults (16+). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812359 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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