Award

Missing Persons Services

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council, based in Motherwell, is at the Award stage of their procurement process for a Missing Persons Service aimed at assisting children and young people reported missing to Police Scotland. This service falls under the General public services category and is to be delivered in the North Lanarkshire region (UKM84). The procurement method utilised was limited, with an award procedure conducted without prior publication, reflecting the council's concerns about potential service disruptions. The contract, valued at £290,000, was signed on 3 June 2025. The awarded supplier is Barnardo's Scotland, a large organisation located in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in services for young persons, particularly those with expertise in collaboration with local authorities and police services. While the procurement was limited without competitive bidding, businesses operating in similar sectors can gain insights into specialised public service delivery and foster partnerships for future collaborations. Organisations that can demonstrate flexibility and service reliability in contexts of safeguarding and protection would find themselves well-positioned for similar opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Missing Persons Services

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council seeks to deliver a Missing Persons Service across the Council to children and young people who have been reported missing to Police Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council seeks to procure a Missing Persons Service across the Council to children and young people who have been reported missing to Police Scotland.

Procurement Information

The risk of changing provider at this point in the implementation of the contextual safeguarding approach, is increased harms to young people through service changes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801974
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532777
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shona Dunsmore
Contact Email
contractstrategy@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451430015

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

BARNARDO'S SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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