--- title: "Independent Advocacy Service (Children)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804316" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804316" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804316.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804316.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-17" --- # Independent Advocacy Service (Children) Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804316 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804316) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804316.json) ## Summary The North Lanarkshire Council is seeking to procure an Independent Advocacy Service for Children through an open procedure. The service aims to ensure that children and young people, aged 0 to 26, have their voices heard and their rights safeguarded during important decision-making processes. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically under the CPV code 85312300. The project is located in Motherwell, in the UKM84 region. Initially, the tender period was set to end on 28th July 2025, but it was later amended to conclude on 13th August 2025. The procurement stage recently saw an award status change to "cancelled" due to business risks identified by Police Scotland. Despite the cancellation, the council remains active as a central purchasing body and is likely to seek similar engagements in the future to address the same needs. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and child advocacy to establish a foothold in a critical public sector domain. Companies with expertise in children’s advocacy, safeguarding, or community-based services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement's emphasis on ensuring children's voices are prioritised aligns with the broader goals of companies committed to social impact. Although the current award process has been discontinued due to the identification of high-risk factors, this signals an ongoing need and opportunity for adjustments and enhancements in proposal submissions. Businesses capable of demonstrating robust measures to counteract serious organised crime risks would be in an advantageous position for future procurement attempts. Additionally, involvement in such tenders enhances brand credibility and positions firms at the forefront of ethical and socially responsible service delivery. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534935 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | Cancelled | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534935 - 14 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534660 - 14 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534653 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534653 Independent Advocacy Service (Children) - 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534935 Independent Advocacy Service (Children) - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804316 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804316. 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