--- title: "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults 16+" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837893" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837893" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837893.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837893.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-21" --- # Independent Advocacy Services for Adults 16+ Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837893 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837893) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837893.json) ## Summary Midlothian Council is inviting tenders for the provision of independent advocacy services for adults aged 16 and over, under the title "Independent Advocacy Services for Adults 16+". This procurement process falls within the services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. Interested parties should be aware of the key deadline for submissions, which is set for 24th August 2026. The services will be delivered in the Midlothian region (UKM73), with the tender currently in the active stage as of 21st July 2026. Barbara Foxwell serves as the contact point for the buying organisation, with relevant communication facilitated via electronic submission. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, dementia, or physical disabilities. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio and contribute positively to the community. The tender seeks providers who are current members of the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and enhancing the service's credibility. Firms with experience in delivering tailored advocacy services, especially those familiar with Scottish regulations and keen to provide community benefits, are ideally positioned to succeed in this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Midlothian Council seeks to establish a contract or contracts for the provision of independent advocacy services for adults 16+. ### Lot Information Independent advocacy service for adults aged 16 and over with a learning disability The Provider will deliver independent advocacy for adults aged 16 and over with a learning disability, including both individual advocacy and collective advocacy provision. The service will support individuals to understand and exercise their rights, express their views, and participate in decisions about their care and treatment, in line with statutory duties and national guidance from the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance. Independent advocacy service for adults aged 16 and over with a mental health condition, dementia or have a physical disability The Provider will deliver independent advocacy for adults aged 16 and over with a mental health condition, including dementia, and adults with physical disabilities, including older adults. This will include both individual advocacy and collective advocacy provision. The service will support individuals to understand and exercise their rights, express their views, and participate in decisions about their care or treatment, or where there is an involvement in statutory processes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560568 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £1,061,777 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | DALKEITH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 3AA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560568 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560568 Independent Advocacy Services for Adults 16+ - Midlothian Council seeks to establish a contract or contracts for the provision of independent advocacy services for adults 16+. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837893 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837893 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837893 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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