Planning

Independent Advocacy Services for Children's Social Work Services

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Independent Advocacy Services for Children’s Social Work Services." The tender is classified under the services industry category, specifically targeting general public services. This planned procurement notice is for the East Lothian region (UKM73), with a future notice date set for 1st August 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming procurement stage following this date. The buying organisation, East Lothian Council, is based in Haddington, East Lothian, and qualifies as a regional or local authority within the UK.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in advocacy services, particularly those with experience in children's social work. Businesses operating in or near East Lothian, or those able to offer services remotely, would be well-suited to compete. Companies focusing on fostering sustainable community support and social services improvement are encouraged to engage with this process to bolster their operations and expand into the local council sector.”

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services for Children's Social Work Services

Notice Description

Independent Advocacy Services for Children's Social Work Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Independent Advocacy Services for Children's Social Work Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803413
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533898
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

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