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Partner to administer and manage the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently in the active stage of a procurement process for the title "Partner to administer and manage the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF)." This project falls under the services industry, specifically aimed at providing general public services, and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The open procedure invites applications from experienced fund administrators to manage the Workplace Equality Fund for the 2019-20 period. The contract, valued at £75,000, has a tender submission deadline of 4th June 2019, following which the award period commences on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fund management and administration, particularly those with experience in social equity and workforce inclusion initiatives. Firms well-suited for this contract are expected to demonstrate financial stability with a current ratio of at least 0.9, as well as the ability to meet specified insurance requirements. Establishments looking to expand their impact in workforce diversity and inclusion projects would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth.

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Notice Title

Partner to administer and manage the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government are seeking applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund 2019-20. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government are seeking applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund 2019-20. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000583204
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370697
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20196 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
Not specified
Contact Email
kathy.johnston@gov.scot, paul.packett@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312447625, +44 1412425678

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3DG
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

IMPACT FUNDING PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353676
    Partner to administer and manage the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) - The Scottish Government are seeking applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund 2019-20. 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370697
    Partner to administer and manage the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) - The Scottish Government are seeking applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund 2019-20. 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.

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