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    ContractsIndependent Advocacy and Rights Services for Children in Care and Protection
    Awarded contract

    Independent Advocacy and Rights Services for Children in Care and Protection

    Awarded
    £1.3m
    Published 28 Jul 2026

    Deliver independent advocacy services supporting children's rights across child protection, looked after care, and continuing care pathways.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 28 Jul 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.3m
    Published 28 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,290,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • WC
      Who Cares? Scotland
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    28 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks a provider to deliver independent advocacy and children's rights services for children and young people involved in child protection processes, including those in local authority care (both residential and foster placements), children remaining with their families, and young people transitioning to continuing care arrangements. The service will empower vulnerable children and young people to have their voices heard, understand their rights, and access support throughout their involvement with child protection and care systems.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Who Cares? Scotland1× · 33%
    2. Thistle Rooms Edb Ltd1× · 33%
    3. Circle1× · 33%

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05eb47
    CE
    Buyer
    The City of Edinburgh Council
    Sector
    Social Care