Independent Advocacy Service (Children)

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£980,000

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Guidance and counselling services

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tender

Submission Deadline

1 week from now

Published

10 hours ago

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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North Lanarkshire Council

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+44 3451430015

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