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Independent Advocacy for Care Experienced Young People

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is preparing to tender a contract for 'Independent Advocacy for Care Experienced Young People' within the Highlands region. The procurement, in the planning stage, is primarily categorised under services with the industry classification code '85000000' for social work and related services. The anticipated contract value is £90,000 GBP. The planned notice for this tender will be publicly communicated on 2nd September 2025, as part of the initial planning phase. The council, a regional or local authority located in Inverness, is seeking services to support children and young people with care experience, ensuring their advocacy needs are met effectively.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those experienced in providing advocacy for children and young people. Companies equipped to deliver tailored advocacy services within the Highlands could benefit from this contract, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to the welfare sector. It is ideal for organisations already familiar with local government procurement processes and those with a track record of supporting care-experienced youth. Engaging in this tender process may also enable businesses to strengthen their community ties and reputation within the region.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy for Care Experienced Young People

Notice Description

Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People that are care experienced in Highland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Independent Advocacy Services for children and young people that are care experienced and are the responsibility of The Highland Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808195
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538110
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kim.douglas@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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