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title: "Independent Advocacy Service (Children)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056267"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Independent Advocacy Service (Children)

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056267

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for an Independent Advocacy Service for Children, with the focus on providing guidance and counselling services. This contract falls under the services industry category and is associated with safeguarding the rights of children and young people aged 0 to 26 in North Lanarkshire. The process was conducted using an open procurement method and concluded with a contract award to "Who Cares? Scotland" on 23 December 2025. Located in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, the buying organisation is recognised as a regional authority and utilised enhanced probity checks due to the high-risk nature of the procurement area.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in advocacy and support services for young people. Companies like "Who Cares? Scotland", which are adept in guidance and counselling services, can enhance their service delivery capabilities and expand their influence within the community. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in safeguarding or those offering proactive engagement with vulnerable children would be ideally suited to compete for such tender opportunities, given the intricacy and significance of advocacy work. This tender not only supports community growth but also encourages the involvement of organisations committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals.

## 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/085996-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 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 | £980,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHO CARES? SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085996-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041423-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804847
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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