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Children's Service - Advocacy Support and Legal Representation

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking tenders for its project titled "Children's Service - Advocacy Support and Legal Representation." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the social and legal services sector. Set in Glasgow, Scotland, the procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 13 November 2018. The contract period is planned from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022, with the possibility for extensions until 31 March 2024. This open procedure aims to encourage a wide range of suppliers and is designed for organizations capable of providing advocacy and legal representation services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, advocacy, and support for children's services. Companies that can fulfil the technical criteria and maintain the required financial ratio will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the emphasis on quality in the evaluation process, businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to deliver high-quality services are likely to succeed. This procurement process not only facilitates essential social services but also enables firms to expand their portfolios and strengthen their market presence in the public service sector.

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Notice Title

Children's Service - Advocacy Support and Legal Representation

Notice Description

Provision of Advocacy Support and Legal Representation for Children's Service for the period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022 with the option to extend until 31 March 2024 agreed as on an annual basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Case 423675 Children's Service - Advocacy Support and Legal Representation for the period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022 with the option to extend for a period of 24 months agreed on an annual basis. One provider to manage and coordinate advocacy support and legal representation services.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000552729
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341596
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
julia.kerr@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443126

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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