Award

Children's Services - Seeking Children's Views

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2023 at 14:20

Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is running a procurement process titled "Children's Services - Seeking Children's Views" in the services category under the welfare services for children and young people classification. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total contract value of £290,000 in GBP. The Scottish Government seeks a service provider to engage with children aged 12-15 to support them in exercising their rights under the Education (Additional Support for Learning Act) 2004. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 25th January 2023.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses interested in providing welfare services to children and young people and engaging with the community. Businesses focusing on service management, cybersecurity, community engagement, and fair work practices are well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes criteria related to understanding the requirement, service quality management, cybersecurity, climate change, community benefits, fair work practices, and price evaluation. Businesses with expertise in child advocacy, community support, and service delivery are encouraged to bid for this tender.

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Notice Title

Children's Services - Seeking Children's Views

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking a service provider to provide a demand led service to engage with children (aged 12-15) to seek their views to support them to exercise their rights under the Education (Additional Support for Learning Act) 2004 (as amended) (the 2004 Act).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government did seek a service provider to provide a demand led service to engage with children (aged 12-15) to seek their views to support them to exercise their rights under the Education (Additional Support for Learning Act) 2004 (as amended) (the 2004 Act).

Renewal: Following the end of the initial 36 months period the contract maybe extended by 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0391e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010212-2023
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£288,469 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20232 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
geri.bradley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7917497741

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
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

CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND

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