Planning

Independent Child Trafficking Guardian (ICTG) Service

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

19 Jun 2024 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is planning a tender for the provision of an Independent Child Trafficking Guardian (ICTG) service. The contract will last for 36 months with potential extensions. There will be a 3-month implementation period starting on 1 January 2025. The service will focus on unaccompanied children who may be victims of human trafficking, with a duty set out under the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015. The tender is at the planning stage, and interested organisations must register their interest by 19 July 2024.

This procurement opportunity by the Scottish Government presents businesses with the chance to provide welfare services for vulnerable children and young people in Scotland. Companies experienced in social work and related services, with a focus on child welfare, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity offers the potential for long-term engagement and service provision, aligning with the government's commitment to supporting and protecting vulnerable individuals in society.

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Notice Title

Independent Child Trafficking Guardian (ICTG) Service

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Independent Child Trafficking Guardians. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month periods. There will be a 3 month implementation period between 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 after which the contract will commence on 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The optional extension periods will extend the contract to 31 March 2030 or 2031.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the operation and management of an Independent Child Trafficking Guardian (ICTG) service. Independent Child Trafficking Guardians (also known as 'Guardians') will be appointed by the Service Provider to provide support to unaccompanied children and young people arriving in Scotland and who may have been a victim of, or may be vulnerable to becoming a victim of, human trafficking. Implementation of the ICTG service will fulfil the duty set out under Section 11 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015, through the development of an Independent Child Trafficking Guardian service, with a focus on prevention of re-trafficking. Additional information: All information published in this Prior Information Notice is subject to change. The Scottish Government is currently engaging with internal policy areas and key stakeholders to finalise the Specifications for this requirement. The Scottish Government reserve the right not to proceed at any point with the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04710f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018878-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
douglas.martin@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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

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