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Independent Advocacy Service (Children)

The service provides independent advocacy for children and young people aged 0-26 years, ensuring their voices are heard during hearings, reviews, and other formal decision-making procedures. The provider must supply advocacy workers to support vulnerable individuals who may feel they have limited control over their lives, acting as a central point for safeguarding their rights and views throughout the decision-making process.

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Awarded value
£980k
As published
Published
18 July 2025
Awarded
23 December 2025
Who Cares Scotland
Contract length
47 months
Ends 2 December 2029

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of independent advocacy services for children and young people to support their participation in decision-making and safeguarding processes.

  • Provide independent advocacy, in all its forms, for children and young people aged 0–26 so their voices are heard on issues important to them and their views and wishes are considered when decisions are made about their lives.

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
47 months
Contract dates
23 December 2025 to 2 December 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
85312300

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  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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North Lanarkshire Council

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Who Cares Scotland

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/1226993/independent-advocacy-service-children
Buyer reference
org-4
Open contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804847
Last checked
5 November 2026

North Lanarkshire Council. Independent Advocacy Service (Children). Contract award, 18 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1226993/independent-advocacy-service-children (accessed 5 November 2026).