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title: "Independent Advocacy Service (Children)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055ecd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-17"
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# Independent Advocacy Service (Children)

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ecd

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is managing a procurement process for the 'Independent Advocacy Service (Children)', classified under 'Guidance and counselling services'. The contracting process, initially active, is for services that ensure the voices of children and young people, aged 0-26, are considered in decision-making processes. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with an electronic submission method through the Public Contracts Scotland platform, initially closing on 28th July 2025. The project is located in Motherwell, Scotland (UKM84 region), and relates to safeguarding rights of vulnerable children. However, the contract was later cancelled and noted as 'unsuccessful' on 17th July 2025 after an error in publication and strict probity checks due to high risks of organised crime infiltration.

This tender offered opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and support services aimed at children and young people, particularly those with experience in delivering community benefits in public procurement. Organisations focusing on social services, youth advocacy, and safeguarding rights would have been particularly well-suited to pursue this contract. Although the procurement was ultimately unsuccessful, businesses in these sectors could prepare for similar opportunities which could arise, focusing on compliance with strict security requirements and enhanced probity measures as outlined by Police Scotland and North Lanarkshire Council. This would be an opportunity for service providers focusing on vulnerable demographics to expand their reach and impact within the Scottish region.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041014-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041014-2025
- 14 Jul 2025 at 14:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039711-2025
- 14 Jul 2025 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039707-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804316
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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