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Provision of a Children's Rights, Advocacy and Participation Service

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 May 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Orkney Islands Council, titled "Provision of a Children's Rights, Advocacy and Participation Service," falls under the industry category of general public services. The service is aimed at supporting children and young people by ensuring their rights are respected and their voices heard. This open procedure took place in Kirkwall, Scotland (region UKM65), with an award contract signed on 23rd July 2025. The procurement process has been completed, with the awarded contract valued at approximately GBP 246,365. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 9th June 2025 and the contract period commencing on 1st July 2025, running until 30th June 2028. The tender was structured as a competitive process with electronic submissions facilitated through a dedicated platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers, particularly those specialising in advocacy services for children and vulnerable groups. Organisations experienced in managing rights, advocacy, and participative engagement services are well-suited to compete for this contract. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the award to Who Cares Scotland, an SME supplier. The contract not only offers a stable business opportunity over the initial three-year period but also allows for potential extensions, encouraging long-term engagement and collaboration with Orkney Islands Council in driving the Corporate Parenting agenda. Businesses with expertise in these areas can leverage this contract to enhance their service portfolio and foster business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Children's Rights, Advocacy and Participation Service

Notice Description

The Council wishes to engage a Service Provider which will commission a rights, advocacy and participation service that help children and young people feel respected, included, listened to and understood.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to engage a Service Provider which will commission a rights, advocacy and participation service that help children and young people feel respected, included, listened to and understood. This means that the successful provider will make sure the rights of children, young people are promoted, protected and respected and that decisions in children's best interests are paramount. The advocacy and participation service will be available for vulnerable children and young people, especially those who are involved in complex decision making processes. This will encompass the full range of Orkney's looked after children population, including those who have been formerly looked after and those who are accessing mental health services. We also require that the Service Provider will be a key stakeholder in driving Orkney's Corporate Parenting agenda. This may include, for example, helping to provide Corporate Parenting training or facilitating work with partners to deliver the Corporate Parenting Plan.. The contract value which is not to exceed 246,255 GBP comprises the initial term plus the additional 2 x 12 month option to extend.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial term of 36 months with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797875
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535392
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£246,255 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£246,255 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£246,365 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
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
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Who Cares Scotland

Further Information

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