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title: "DOL - Children's Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f6e1"
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# DOL - Children's Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f6e1

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for "DOL - Children's Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation," focusing on providing Advocacy Support and Legal Advice services for children aged 12-15. The procurement, classified under "Legal representation services," was conducted through an open procedure with the aim of delivering services in accordance with the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 and its amendment in 2016. The contract, initiated as a tender, reached the award stage on the 6th of March 2026, with the key service delivery region being UKM. The buyer, Scottish Government, emphasises Fair Work Practices, mandating the payment of the real Living Wage, with Award Criteria of 70% on quality and 30% on price. It culminated in a contract valued at £1,241,350.18, with Partners in Advocacy appointed as the active supplier.

This procurement highlights substantial opportunities for growth for SMEs, specifically those proficient in Advocacy and Legal services tailored to children's welfare. Businesses capable of fostering partnerships and adhering to legal frameworks under Scots Law, such as members of the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance and those regulated by the Law Society of Scotland, are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, requirements regarding environmental management measures and robust supply chain systems offer a competitive advantage to firms with sustainability practices. Entities with capabilities in legal representation, youth welfare, and service collaboration can leverage this contract to expand their operations and strengthen their industry footprint.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to provide a demand led service for both Advocacy Support and Legal Advice service to children, aged 12-15. The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (2004 Act) provides the legal framework for the provision of additional support for learning. The Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (2016 Act) 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This service provision consists of the management/ administration and delivery of the following: 1) Advocacy support - to support children to prepare to use their rights, use their rights and understand the outcome of using their rights, and to support children to understand the outcome where their parents have used their rights in relation to the child. 2) 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 Health and Education Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (ASN Tribunal). These must be able to be delivered in partnership with the Advice and Information service provided by Enquire and the service which seeks children's views. All organisations involved in delivering the four elements of the service will work collaboratively to support children in accessing their rights, in relation to additional support for learning.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension will be included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021797-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,335,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,241,350 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| 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

- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021797-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083438-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818697
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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