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Independent Advocacy (Adults)

North Lanarkshire Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: North Lanarkshire Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, UKM84, ML1 1AB

Contact Name: Shona Dunsmore

Contact Email: contractstrategy@northlan.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 3451430015

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
3507405.0 GBP
Published
05 Sep 2025, 00:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85312300
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Equal Say
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

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.”

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538603

Link Title: Independent Advocacy (Adults)

Link Description: 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.”

Lots

Lot Description: 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 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 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.

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Documents

Document Title: Independent Advocacy (Adults)

Document Description: 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.”

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