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title: "Independent Advocacy (Adults)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777509"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Independent Advocacy (Adults)

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777509

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council has completed an open procurement for an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, with procurement reference NLC-CPT-24-042. This contract addresses the need for advocacy services that support individuals in North Lanarkshire, ensuring that they can express their wishes and make informed decisions with unbiased support. The contract, valued at approximately £3.5 million, commenced on 3rd March 2025 and will run until 1st March 2030. The procurement was conducted using the open procedure and followed a detailed tender process. Additionally, North Lanarkshire Council maintains its buying role as a central purchasing body, located at the Civic Centre in Motherwell. The award process, which started in September 2024, involved substantial documentation including an award notice and involved numerous bids, highlighting the competitive interest in the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services and advocacy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Equal Say, which secured the contract, exemplify the type of business that can thrive in this tender environment. Companies that are skilled in providing supportive and representational services, particularly in health and social care, would find such procurement processes strategically beneficial for business expansion. The open procedure and focus on delivering community benefits also provide a platform for businesses committed to contributing positively to local community welfare. The contract's scope and duration offer a stable and potentially lucrative path for growth and engagement within the public sector.

## Notice

The Council wish to procure a service for Independent Advocacy Service for Adults "Independent advocacy is the practice of providing support and representation to individuals, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their rights are upheld without any conflict of interest or external influence. Advocacy services and advocates at solely in the interests of the person that they are supporting, helping them to make informed decisions, express their wishes, and navigate often complex systems such as health and social care. Independent advocacy is free from bias or affiliation with other organisations and ensure that the needs and preference of the individual are the primary focus."

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wish to procure a service for Independent Advocacy Service for Adults "Independent advocacy is the practice of providing support and representation to individuals, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their rights are upheld without any conflict of interest or external influence. Advocacy services and advocates at solely in the interests of the person that they are supporting, helping them to make informed decisions, express their wishes, and navigate often complex systems such as health and social care. Independent advocacy is free from bias or affiliation with other organisations and ensure that the needs and preference of the individual are the primary focus."

Options: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538603 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,507,405 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | EQUAL SAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538603
- 9 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513858

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513858
  Independent Advocacy (Adults) - The Council wish to procure a service for Independent Advocacy Service for Adults "Independent advocacy is the practice of providing support and representation to individuals, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their rights are upheld without any conflict of interest or external influence. Advocacy services and advocates at solely in the interests of the person that they are supporting, helping them to make informed decisions, express their wishes, and navigate often complex systems such as health and social care. Independent advocacy is free from bias or affiliation with other organisations and ensure that the needs and preference of the individual are the primary focus."
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538603
  Independent Advocacy (Adults) - The Council wish to procure a service for Independent Advocacy Service for Adults "Independent advocacy is the practice of providing support and representation to individuals, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their rights are upheld without any conflict of interest or external influence. Advocacy services and advocates at solely in the interests of the person that they are supporting, helping them to make informed decisions, express their wishes, and navigate often complex systems such as health and social care. Independent advocacy is free from bias or affiliation with other organisations and ensure that the needs and preference of the individual are the primary focus."

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777509

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