--- title: "National Advocacy Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000517256" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000517256" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000517256.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000517256.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2018-04-13" --- # National Advocacy Service Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000517256 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000517256) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000517256.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is overseeing the procurement process for the National Advocacy Service, aimed at supporting parents and young people appealing decisions made by educational authorities regarding additional support needs. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically addressing general public services, and is located in Scotland. The tender was initiated under an open procedure, allowing for broad participation, with a total estimated value of £300,000. Key dates include the bid opening on 22nd January 2018 and the contract's start date of 1st April 2018, slated for a maximum duration of 36 months. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in advocacy and support services, particularly those familiar with the education sector and the legal frameworks surrounding additional support for learning. Companies able to demonstrate relevant expertise, such as legal qualifications compliant with Scots law, and those equipped with necessary insurance coverage, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business’s reputation and foster connections within the public sector, ultimately supporting growth and service expansion in similar domains. ## Notice An advocacy service for parents and young people who make a reference to the Additional Support Needs Tribunal against an education authority's decisions regarding the provision of educational support. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (as amended) provides the legal framework for the provision of additional support for learning. This centres around the concept of support being needed for any reason, for short or long term periods and determined by the individual learning needs of a child or young person. The key duties on education authorities are to identify, make provision for, and review provision for the additional support needs of children and young people for whose education they are responsible. In certain circumstances, the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (ASNTS) consider appeals (references) made by parents and young people against decisions of education authorities. The 2004 Act places a legal duty on Scottish Ministers to provide an advocacy service on request and be free of charge to parents and young people who make a reference to the ASNTS against an education authority's decisions regarding the provision of educational support.. The requirement was undertaken as a Light Touch Regime. Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension option subject to internal approvals ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316803 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | 17 Nov 2017 | | Award date | 16 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316803 - 12 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304114 - 1 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300039 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300039 National Advocacy Service - An advocacy service for parents and young people who make a reference to the Additional Support Needs Tribunal against an education authority's decisions regarding the provision of educational support. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304114 National Advocacy Service - An advocacy service for parents and young people who make a reference to the Additional Support Needs Tribunal against an education authority's decisions regarding the provision of educational support. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316803 National Advocacy Service - An advocacy service for parents and young people who make a reference to the Additional Support Needs Tribunal against an education authority's decisions regarding the provision of educational support. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000517256 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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