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Independent Advocacy Service (Children)

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council is seeking to procure an Independent Advocacy Service for Children through an open procedure. The service aims to ensure that children and young people, aged 0 to 26, have their voices heard and their rights safeguarded during important decision-making processes. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically under the CPV code 85312300. The project is located in Motherwell, in the UKM84 region. Initially, the tender period was set to end on 28th July 2025, but it was later amended to conclude on 13th August 2025. The procurement stage recently saw an award status change to "cancelled" due to business risks identified by Police Scotland. Despite the cancellation, the council remains active as a central purchasing body and is likely to seek similar engagements in the future to address the same needs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and child advocacy to establish a foothold in a critical public sector domain. Companies with expertise in children’s advocacy, safeguarding, or community-based services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement's emphasis on ensuring children's voices are prioritised aligns with the broader goals of companies committed to social impact. Although the current award process has been discontinued due to the identification of high-risk factors, this signals an ongoing need and opportunity for adjustments and enhancements in proposal submissions. Businesses capable of demonstrating robust measures to counteract serious organised crime risks would be in an advantageous position for future procurement attempts. Additionally, involvement in such tenders enhances brand credibility and positions firms at the forefront of ethical and socially responsible service delivery.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Service (Children)

Notice Description

The council wish to secure a contract for Independent Advocacy for Children: Independent advocacy, in all its forms, seeks to make sure children and young people (age 0 - 26 years old) can have their voices heard on issues which are important to them, and have their views and wishes considered when decisions are being made about their lives. It is an important part of the process of safeguarding rights.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are seeking a contract to provide: Independent advocacy, in all its forms, seeks to make sure children and young people (age 0 - 26 years old) can have their voices heard on issues which are important to them, and have their views and wishes considered when decisions are being made about their lives. It is an important part of the process of safeguarding rights. Having an Independent Advocacy worker by their side is viewed as vital for vulnerable children or young people who may feel they have little control over their own lives. Independent Advocacy puts children and young people first, and at the center of their hearing, review or any other decision-making process or procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804316
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534935
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534653
    Independent Advocacy Service (Children) - The council wish to secure a contract for Independent Advocacy for Children: Independent advocacy, in all its forms, seeks to make sure children and young people (age 0 - 26 years old) can have their voices heard on issues which are important to them, and have their views and wishes considered when decisions are being made about their lives. It is an important part of the process of safeguarding rights.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534935
    Independent Advocacy Service (Children) - The council wish to secure a contract for Independent Advocacy for Children: Independent advocacy, in all its forms, seeks to make sure children and young people (age 0 - 26 years old) can have their voices heard on issues which are important to them, and have their views and wishes considered when decisions are being made about their lives. It is an important part of the process of safeguarding rights.

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