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title: "Independent Advocacy Service (Children)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804847"
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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-r6ebe6-0000804847

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council, a key public authority in Motherwell, is undertaking an open procurement process titled "Independent Advocacy Service (Children)". This contract aims to provide comprehensive advocacy services for children and young people aged 0 to 26, ensuring their voices are heard when critical decisions concerning their lives are made. Categorised under "General public services", the contract falls within the services industry and covers the delivery region of UKM84. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an end date for submissions set for 19th August 2025. The contract is valued at £980,000 GBP, and submissions are to be made electronically. Organizations are required to adhere to detailed probity checks, as the industry has been identified as vulnerable to infiltration by serious organised crime groups.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing child advocacy services to expand their operations by engaging in a government-supported initiative. Companies with a strong background in supporting vulnerable populations and navigating complex bureaucratic processes will find this contract particularly suitable. By competing for this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolios, expand their influence in the public sector, and contribute to the community's welfare by safeguarding children's rights and ensuring their voices are pivotal in decision-making processes. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits within this tender underscores the council’s commitment to delivering broader social value through its procurement activities.

## 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=DEC546320 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | WHO CARES? SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 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=DEC546320
- 18 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=JUL535029

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535029
  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=DEC546320
  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-r6ebe6-0000804847
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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