Award

The Provision of a Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2019 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

02 Aug 2018 at 00:00

Tender

27 Jul 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of a Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline" in the services category. This contract is aimed at operating a 24/7 helpline tailored to support individuals affected by domestic abuse and forced marriage across Scotland. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the current stage is complete, with key dates including the contract signing on 10 December 2018 and a total contract value amounting to £1,799,651.51.

This opportunity is particularly suited for organisations experienced in providing sensitive support services, such as NGOs and social enterprises focused on domestic and gender-based violence. Businesses with expertise in helpline management and trauma-informed care, particularly those with a commitment to social impact, may find this contract an excellent platform for growth and community engagement. With the award made to Scottish Women's Aid, further opportunities for collaboration and support services in related areas may also arise.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

Notice Description

The requirement is for the operation and management of the National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline for Scotland which will be known as the "National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Scotland". The National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Scotland is to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over 365 days a year, providing high quality information and support to those experiencing domestic abuse and forced marriage, and to those contacting the service on their behalf.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the operation and management of the National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline for Scotland which will be known as the "National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Scotland". The National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Scotland is to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over 365 days a year, providing high quality information and support to those experiencing domestic abuse and forced marriage, and to those contacting the service on their behalf.. Please refer to ITT documentation

Renewal: 3 optional 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000551702
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343568
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,799,651 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20187 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
Maxine Mullen
Contact Email
maxine.mullen@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312445905

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

SCOTTISH WOMEN'S AID

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326506
    The Provision of a Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline - The requirement is for the operation and management of the National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline for Scotland which will be known as the "National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Scotland". The National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Scotland is to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over 365 days a year, providing high quality information and support to those experiencing domestic abuse and forced marriage, and to those contacting the service on their behalf.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343568
    The Provision of a Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline - The requirement is for the operation and management of the National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline for Scotland which will be known as the "National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Scotland". The National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Scotland is to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over 365 days a year, providing high quality information and support to those experiencing domestic abuse and forced marriage, and to those contacting the service on their behalf.

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