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Provision of National Kinship Care Service

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently managing the procurement process for the "Provision of National Kinship Care Service" aimed at delivering kinship advice services in Scotland. This initiative falls under the category of social services and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for a competitive bidding environment. The tender period concluded on 7th August 2017, and the successful bidder was selected based on the most economically advantageous proposal considering both price and quality criteria, with a focus on high standards of service delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive advice solutions, such as telephone and face-to-face services, regional coordination, and the ability to develop support networks. Companies with experience in delivering public sector contracts, especially those familiar with kinship care frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, provided they meet the required insurance standards and qualifications outlined in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

Provision of National Kinship Care Service

Notice Description

Provision of Kinship Advice Services in Scotland comprise of a kinship care advice telephone line, citizens advice local area offices face to face advice services and regional co-ordinators, the development of peer support groups, a dedicated website and a published guide for Kinship carers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is being undertaken as a Light Touch Regime procurement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000502416
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316801
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod, Chris Boswell
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, christopher.boswell@scot.gov
Contact Phone
+44 1224876544, +44 1412425936

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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288043
    Provision of National Kinship Care Service - Provision of Kinship Advice Services in Scotland comprise of a kinship care advice telephone line, citizens advice local area offices face to face advice services and regional co-ordinators, the development of peer support groups, a dedicated website and a published guide for Kinship carers.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316801
    Provision of National Kinship Care Service - Provision of Kinship Advice Services in Scotland comprise of a kinship care advice telephone line, citizens advice local area offices face to face advice services and regional co-ordinators, the development of peer support groups, a dedicated website and a published guide for Kinship carers.

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