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Advice Services – Welfare Rights & Debt Recovery

Argyll and Bute Council(buyer)

Published
Published 21 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 20 November 2026 (7 days left)
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Overview

Argyll and Bute Council is procuring a single provider to deliver free debt counselling and welfare rights advice to vulnerable residents in the council area, focusing on prevention and early intervention. The contract requires delivery in compliance with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) and relevant accreditation administered by the Scottish Legal Aid Board or equivalent standards. The procurement has an estimated value of £211,000, with submissions due by 20 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£211,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Published
21 October 2026
Deadline
20 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Guidance services

Competition

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Health and social work services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Health and social work services

£186,136

Median of 14,517 awards in the last 24 months

Argyll and Bute Council in the last 12 months

52

contracts awarded, worth £66,616,693 in total

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Notice history

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