Independent Advocacy (Adults)

A Contract Award Notice
by NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
2 month (est.)
Value
£4M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
05 Sep 2025
Delivery
To 04 Nov 2025 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

North Lanarkshire

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

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.”

Award Detail

1 Equal Say (Wishaw)
  • Reference: nlc-cpt-24-042
  • Num offers: 3
  • Value: £3,507,405
  • Contractor is an SME.

Renewal 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.

Award Criteria

Quality 80.0
PRICE 20.0

CPV Codes

  • 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Indicators

  • Options are available.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

*This notice retrospectively completes the Contract Award. The contract period is 3 March 2025 until 01 March 2030. For avoidance of doubt, this is not a new open requirement. (SC Ref:809421)

Reference

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