This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2022 at 16:58

Tender

28 Feb 2022 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently in the active tender stage for the contract titled "Children Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as welfare services for children and young people (CPV code: 85311300). The contract is based in Scotland, with significant value estimated at £860,000. Bids for this tender must be submitted electronically by 7 April 2022, demonstrating compliance with stipulated criteria, including staff qualifications and required insurances, to provide legal representation and advocacy support services for children aged 12 to 15.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth for businesses specialising in legal services and advocacy, particularly those with a focus on vulnerable populations such as children. Firms that can demonstrate relevant experience in legal representation and advocacy, particularly those with capabilities in educational law and compliance with Scot law, will find themselves well-placed to compete. The inclusion of community benefits encourages bidders to consider social value aspects, opening further pathways for collaboration with schools, colleges, and community organisations to enhance support structures for children in need.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Childrens Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation

Notice Description

The Scottish Government was seeking a supplier to provide a demand led service for both Advocacy Support and Legal Advice service to children, aged 12-15.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Provision of Children's Service - Advocacy Support and Legal Representation. The Education (Additional Support for Learning) Act 2004 provides the legal Framework for the provision of additional support for learning. The Education (Scotland) Act 2016 amends the 2004 Act to provide that children (aged Between 12-15 with capacity) can access certain rights conferred on them by the 2004 Act. The Service Provision consisted of the management/administration and delivery of the following: Advocacy Support - To support children to prepare them to use their rights, using these rights and understanding the outcome of their use and to support children to understand the outcome where their parents have used their rights in relation to the child. Legal Representation - To provide advice and representation in support of children using their rights to make a reference to the Additional Support Needs jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland.

Renewal: Following the end of the initial 33 months the contract maybe extended by a period of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031bf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020218-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79112000 - Legal representation services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£912,701 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Yes it is likely that a future procurement will be undertaken to replace this contract when it expires after additional extension period

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Partners in Advocacy

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