Award

Independent Advocacy (Adults)

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

09 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has completed an open procurement for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, with procurement reference NLC-CPT-24-042. This contract addresses the need for advocacy services that support individuals in North Lanarkshire, ensuring that they can express their wishes and make informed decisions with unbiased support. The contract, valued at approximately £3.5 million, commenced on 3rd March 2025 and will run until 1st March 2030. The procurement was conducted using the open procedure and followed a detailed tender process. Additionally, North Lanarkshire Council maintains its buying role as a central purchasing body, located at the Civic Centre in Motherwell. The award process, which started in September 2024, involved substantial documentation including an award notice and involved numerous bids, highlighting the competitive interest in the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services and advocacy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Equal Say, which secured the contract, exemplify the type of business that can thrive in this tender environment. Companies that are skilled in providing supportive and representational services, particularly in health and social care, would find such procurement processes strategically beneficial for business expansion. The open procedure and focus on delivering community benefits also provide a platform for businesses committed to contributing positively to local community welfare. The contract's scope and duration offer a stable and potentially lucrative path for growth and engagement within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy (Adults)

Notice Description

The Council wish to procure a service for Independent Advocacy Service for Adults "Independent advocacy is the practice of providing support and representation to individuals, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their rights are upheld without any conflict of interest or external influence. Advocacy services and advocates at solely in the interests of the person that they are supporting, helping them to make informed decisions, express their wishes, and navigate often complex systems such as health and social care. Independent advocacy is free from bias or affiliation with other organisations and ensure that the needs and preference of the individual are the primary focus."

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wish to procure a service for Independent Advocacy Service for Adults "Independent advocacy is the practice of providing support and representation to individuals, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their rights are upheld without any conflict of interest or external influence. Advocacy services and advocates at solely in the interests of the person that they are supporting, helping them to make informed decisions, express their wishes, and navigate often complex systems such as health and social care. Independent advocacy is free from bias or affiliation with other organisations and ensure that the needs and preference of the individual are the primary focus."

Options: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000777509
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538603
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,507,405 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

EQUAL SAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513858
    Independent Advocacy (Adults) - The Council wish to procure a service for Independent Advocacy Service for Adults "Independent advocacy is the practice of providing support and representation to individuals, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their rights are upheld without any conflict of interest or external influence. Advocacy services and advocates at solely in the interests of the person that they are supporting, helping them to make informed decisions, express their wishes, and navigate often complex systems such as health and social care. Independent advocacy is free from bias or affiliation with other organisations and ensure that the needs and preference of the individual are the primary focus."
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538603
    Independent Advocacy (Adults) - The Council wish to procure a service for Independent Advocacy Service for Adults "Independent advocacy is the practice of providing support and representation to individuals, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their rights are upheld without any conflict of interest or external influence. Advocacy services and advocates at solely in the interests of the person that they are supporting, helping them to make informed decisions, express their wishes, and navigate often complex systems such as health and social care. Independent advocacy is free from bias or affiliation with other organisations and ensure that the needs and preference of the individual are the primary focus."

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