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Independent Advocacy Service (Children)

North Lanarkshire Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: North Lanarkshire Council

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

Contact Email: corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 3451430015

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
980000.0 GBP
Published
23 Dec 2025, 00:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85312300
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Who Cares? Scotland
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546320

Link Title: Independent Advocacy Service (Children)

Link 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.

Lots

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Title: Independent Advocacy Service (Children)

Document 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.

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