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title: "Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836044"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836044

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of a Professional Independent Advocacy Service" under the industry category for general public services. The contract, valued at £728,731, was awarded on 13 May 2026 to The Advocacy Project (Scotland). The service aims to provide independent advocacy for adults, including those with drug and alcohol issues, from a centrally located office in Renfrewshire accessible by various modes of transport. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has now reached the contract stage with the award being active. The service delivery location falls within the UKM83 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy for vulnerable populations. It is well-suited for SMEs that can provide quality service delivery, as indicated by the tender's award criteria prioritising quality and price. Given its scope and the open procurement method, businesses that can offer comprehensive advocacy services and are willing to establish a local presence in Renfrewshire stand to benefit from engaging with this public contract. With an emphasis on specialised advocacy services, companies with experience in dealing with drug and alcohol-related issues are particularly encouraged to compete in such tenders.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559155 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 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 | £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 | THE ADVOCACY PROJECT (SCOTLAND |

## 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

- 1 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559155

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559155
  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-r6ebe6-0000836044

## Provenance

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