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National Advocacy Service

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

01 Nov 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is overseeing the procurement process for the National Advocacy Service, aimed at supporting parents and young people appealing decisions made by educational authorities regarding additional support needs. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically addressing general public services, and is located in Scotland. The tender was initiated under an open procedure, allowing for broad participation, with a total estimated value of £300,000. Key dates include the bid opening on 22nd January 2018 and the contract's start date of 1st April 2018, slated for a maximum duration of 36 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in advocacy and support services, particularly those familiar with the education sector and the legal frameworks surrounding additional support for learning. Companies able to demonstrate relevant expertise, such as legal qualifications compliant with Scots law, and those equipped with necessary insurance coverage, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business’s reputation and foster connections within the public sector, ultimately supporting growth and service expansion in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Advocacy Service

Notice Description

An advocacy service for parents and young people who make a reference to the Additional Support Needs Tribunal against an education authority's decisions regarding the provision of educational support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (as amended) provides the legal framework for the provision of additional support for learning. This centres around the concept of support being needed for any reason, for short or long term periods and determined by the individual learning needs of a child or young person. The key duties on education authorities are to identify, make provision for, and review provision for the additional support needs of children and young people for whose education they are responsible. In certain circumstances, the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (ASNTS) consider appeals (references) made by parents and young people against decisions of education authorities. The 2004 Act places a legal duty on Scottish Ministers to provide an advocacy service on request and be free of charge to parents and young people who make a reference to the ASNTS against an education authority's decisions regarding the provision of educational support.. The requirement was undertaken as a Light Touch Regime.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension option subject to internal approvals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000517256
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316803
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2017Expired
Award Date
16 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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