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title: "Childrens Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031bf7"
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# Childrens Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031bf7

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently in the active tender stage for the contract titled "Children Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as welfare services for children and young people (CPV code: 85311300). The contract is based in Scotland, with significant value estimated at £860,000. Bids for this tender must be submitted electronically by 7 April 2022, demonstrating compliance with stipulated criteria, including staff qualifications and required insurances, to provide legal representation and advocacy support services for children aged 12 to 15.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth for businesses specialising in legal services and advocacy, particularly those with a focus on vulnerable populations such as children. Firms that can demonstrate relevant experience in legal representation and advocacy, particularly those with capabilities in educational law and compliance with Scot law, will find themselves well-placed to compete. The inclusion of community benefits encourages bidders to consider social value aspects, opening further pathways for collaboration with schools, colleges, and community organisations to enhance support structures for children in need.

## Notice

The Scottish Government was seeking a supplier to provide a demand led service for both Advocacy Support and Legal Advice service to children, aged 12-15.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Provision of Children's Service - Advocacy Support and Legal Representation. The Education (Additional Support for Learning) Act 2004 provides the legal Framework for the provision of additional support for learning. The Education (Scotland) Act 2016 amends the 2004 Act to provide that children (aged Between 12-15 with capacity) can access certain rights conferred on them by the 2004 Act. The Service Provision consisted of the management/administration and delivery of the following: Advocacy Support - To support children to prepare them to use their rights, using these rights and understanding the outcome of their use and to support children to understand the outcome where their parents have used their rights in relation to the child. Legal Representation - To provide advice and representation in support of children using their rights to make a reference to the Additional Support Needs jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland.

Renewal: Following the end of the initial 33 months the contract maybe extended by a period of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020218-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Yes it is likely that a future procurement will be undertaken to replace this contract when it expires after additional extension period |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £860,000 |
| Lots value | £860,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £912,701 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARTNERS IN ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2022 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020218-2022
- 28 Feb 2022 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005467-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684304
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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