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Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Nov 2021 at 15:25

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05 Aug 2021 at 12:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for Fund Management Services related to the Workplace Equality Fund, titled "Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund". This project, classified under administration, defence and social security services, aims to address barriers faced by specific groups in the labour market in Scotland. The current procurement stage is active, and the contract is expected to run from October 2021 until 31st March 2024, with a potential extension until 31st March 2026. Key deadlines include the tender period end on 10th September 2021 and bid opening on the same day, within the UKM region.

This opportunity is significant for businesses focused on social impact, particularly those specialising in fund administration and management services. Companies that have the capacity to manage funds aimed at promoting workplace equality and inclusivity would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is open, inviting both small and medium enterprises as well as larger organisations to apply, which can facilitate increased competition and enhance their visibility in a key area of social development post-COVID-19.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund

Notice Description

The Scottish Government sought applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) from November 2021 to 31st March 2024, with potential for extension to 31st March 2026. The purpose of the Workplace Equality Fund is to work with employers to address long standing barriers particular groups face in entering and progressing in the labour market so that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the Workplace Equality Fund is to work with employers to address long standing barriers particular groups face in entering and progressing in the labour market so that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Scottish Government are keen to ensure that our economy is representative of our society, and that we focus on delivering a fair and inclusive economic growth. This is particularly important as we recover from the economic impact of COVID-19 and the economic implications of Brexit. The Workplace Equality Fund was launched in 2018 to support the delivery of the Scottish Government's Programme for Government (2016 & 17), Fair Work Framework, A fairer Scotland for all: race equality action plan and highlight report 2017-2021, Disability Delivery Action Plan; Scotland's Labour Market Strategy and Fairer Scotland Action Plan. In addition it continues to support the delivery of the Scottish Government's Programme for Government, Gender Pay Gap Action Plan, A Fairer Scotland for Older People - A Framework for Action, Disability Employment Action Plan, Fair Work Action Plan, Race Equality Framework, the Equally Safe strategy and delivery plan, Scotland's strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls, and our Strategy for tackling social isolation. The overall contract value includes for both the initial 2 and a half year term and potential 2 year extension period.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a period of up to 24 months, i.e. to 31st March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d12a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029159-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75112100 - Administrative development project services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£302,060 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Advice Direct Scotland

Further Information

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