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title: "DOL - Children's Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818697"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# DOL - Children's Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818697

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has successfully completed the award of the contract titled "DOL - Children's Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation." The aim was to provide advocacy support and legal advice to children aged 12-15 under the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004. The procurement process employed an open procedure and was categorised under services focusing on education and general public services. Located primarily in the UKM region, especially Edinburgh, this award was formally recognised on 6th March 2026, with advocacy services commencing thereafter. The procurement method ensures collaboration among relevant bodies to deliver the required services at a value of £1,241,350.18 GBP. Prior tender stages were initiated with the submission deadline set on 20th January 2026, marking subsequent award procedures.

This opportunity opens avenues for businesses specialising in legal services and children's advocacy, particularly those compliant with Scots Law or holding relevant qualifications from the Law Society of Scotland. Organisations involved in independent advocacy or legal representation could significantly benefit from this contract due to continuous demand for such services. The project accentuates quality over price in its award criteria with a substantial focus on maintaining service standards and environmental management measures. SMEs specialising in these areas can leverage this opportunity for growth, alongside developing sustainable supply chain practices. Now fully awarded, the contract exemplifies how adhering to high standards and legal requirements can establish a strong foothold in public procurement sectors.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551467 |
| 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 | 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551467
- 16 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545770

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545770
  DOL - Children's Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation - The Scottish Government is seeking a supplier 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551467
  DOL - Children's Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation - 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.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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