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Management of grant schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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23 Feb 2021 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Management of grant schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers," valued at £1,500,000, aimed at administering financial support payments in Scotland. This contract, classified under administration services, has completed its procurement process and was executed through a limited method due to the extreme urgency arising from Covid-19. The contract was signed on 29th January 2021, with the relevant services primarily focused in the region of Edinburgh.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating within financial administration and management services, particularly those experienced in handling grant payments. Companies that can demonstrate a robust capability in quickly establishing financial support mechanisms and complying with government regulations would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The nature of this contract highlights the potential for growth in the public sector as more funding becomes available for crisis support initiatives.

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Notice Title

Management of grant schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has awarded contract to a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the financial administration and management of two grant schemes to make financial support payments. The schemes are named "Newly Self Employed Hardship Fund" and "Mobile Close Contact Service Providers Fund". The contract comprises management of both grants to eligible businesses located in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has awarded contract to a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the financial administration and management of two grant schemes to make financial support payments. The schemes are named "Newly Self Employed Hardship Fund" and "Mobile Close Contact Service Providers Fund". The contract comprises management of both grants to eligible businesses located in Scotland.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded without prior publication for a call for competition because of the extreme urgency to distribute financial support payment in respect of the SG business support schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers in the advent of Covid-19.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02956e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003590-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.brydon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UMI SCOTLAND

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