Independent Advocacy Service (Children)
Details
- Supplier(s)
- Who Cares? Scotland
- Value
- £980,000
- Topic
- Guidance and counselling services
- Published
- 23 December 2025
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
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 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.
Timeline
- Completed: Award published23 December 2025Current notice
- Completed: Award date23 December 2025
About the buyer
North Lanarkshire Council is a local authority, and procures through a centre-led action network that combines devolved and corporate buying. Suppliers register on Public Contracts Scotland, the national portal for Scottish public sector tenders. The national e-tendering system PCS-Tender sends automated notifications for open opportunities. A Corporate Procurement Team lets corporate contracts and builds joint frameworks with Scotland Excel and Procurement Scotland. Procuring Service Areas across council services let their own local contracts within a corporate framework. A Dynamic Purchasing System arranges transport for pupils with additional support needs.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of North Lanarkshire Council's contract awards have been in construction work, architectural and engineering services and health and social work.
Relevant CPV codes
- 85312300 · Guidance and counselling services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov |
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