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National Advocacy Service

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender for the "National Advocacy Service", which is classified under the services category, focusing on education support in Glasgow, Scotland. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is currently in the award stage following the successful completion of the tender phase. The process began on 8th December 2020 with a deadline for submissions set on 8th January 2021. This contract has a total value of £477,000 and is meant to provide an advocacy service under the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004, ensuring support for parents and young people in educational matters.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal and advocacy firms, particularly those specialising in education law and additional support services. Businesses equipped to provide legal professionals qualified in advocacy will find this tender relevant, especially as the contract is designed to support ongoing educational advocacy service needs across Scotland. Companies that can deliver tailored services related to the Additional Support Needs Tribunal may particularly benefit from engaging in this contract.

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Notice Title

National Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (as amended) provides the legal framework for the provision of additional support for learning. The 2004 Act also places a legal duty on the Scottish Ministers to provide an advocacy service on request and free of charge to 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. The 2004 Act also places a legal duty on the Scottish Ministers to provide an advocacy service on request and free of charge to 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

Renewal: Service will be ongoing after the expiration of the new contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000637816
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423616
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£477,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£477,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract will be re-let at the expiration of this new agreement.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Justine Geyer
Contact Email
douglas.martin@gov.scot, justine.geyer@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133, +44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
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

GOVAN LAW CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401291
    National Advocacy Service - The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (as amended) provides the legal framework for the provision of additional support for learning. The 2004 Act also places a legal duty on the Scottish Ministers to provide an advocacy service on request and free of charge to 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
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423616
    National Advocacy Service - The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (as amended) provides the legal framework for the provision of additional support for learning. The 2004 Act also places a legal duty on the Scottish Ministers to provide an advocacy service on request and free of charge to 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

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