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Independent Advocacy Service (Children)

North Lanarkshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Dec 2025 at 16:57

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Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for an Independent Advocacy Service for Children, with the focus on providing guidance and counselling services. This contract falls under the services industry category and is associated with safeguarding the rights of children and young people aged 0 to 26 in North Lanarkshire. The process was conducted using an open procurement method and concluded with a contract award to "Who Cares? Scotland" on 23 December 2025. Located in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, the buying organisation is recognised as a regional authority and utilised enhanced probity checks due to the high-risk nature of the procurement area.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in advocacy and support services for young people. Companies like "Who Cares? Scotland", which are adept in guidance and counselling services, can enhance their service delivery capabilities and expand their influence within the community. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in safeguarding or those offering proactive engagement with vulnerable children would be ideally suited to compete for such tender opportunities, given the intricacy and significance of advocacy work. This tender not only supports community growth but also encourages the involvement of organisations committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Service (Children)

Notice Description

The council wish to secure a contract for Independent Advocacy for Children: Independent advocacy, in all its forms, seeks to make sure children and young people (age 0 - 26 years old) can have their voices heard on issues which are important to them, and have their views and wishes considered when decisions are being made about their lives. It is an important part of the process of safeguarding rights.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are seeking a contract to provide: Independent advocacy, in all its forms, seeks to make sure children and young people (age 0 - 26 years old) can have their voices heard on issues which are important to them, and have their views and wishes considered when decisions are being made about their lives. It is an important part of the process of safeguarding rights. Having an Independent Advocacy worker by their side is viewed as vital for vulnerable children or young people who may feel they have little control over their own lives. Independent Advocacy puts children and young people first, and at the center of their hearing, review or any other decision-making process or procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056267
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085996-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Who Cares? Scotland

Further Information

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