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Provision of National Kinship Care Advice Service

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a public procurement process for the "Provision of National Kinship Care Advice Service," which falls under the social protection industry category. This procurement, initiated through an open procedure, is currently at the Award stage, having reached completion on 10 June 2020. The service is set to run for an initial period of two years from 1 July 2020 until 31 March 2022, with an option to extend for an additional year. Interested parties were invited to submit their tenders by 2 April 2020, and the total contract value has been estimated at £810,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in social services, particularly those with expertise in kinship care and family support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete due to the specific skills and knowledge required in this sector. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children and their families, presenting opportunities for growth in the service delivery of community and welfare programs. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of children’s welfare, as well as the ability to manage and deliver tailored advice services, would be especially suitable for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of National Kinship Care Advice Service

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Children and Families Directorate, on behalf of the Care and Protection Division, wishes to re-commission the National Kinship Care Advice Service to run initially for circa. two years (01 July 2020 - 31 March 2022) with the option of extending for a further year (2 +1 procurement model) into 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) approach supports children and young people so that they can grow up feeling loved, safe and respected and can realise their full potential. The 2017-18 Children's Social Work Statistics Scotland highlighted that there are around 4100 (28%) looked after children living in formal kinship care placements, and more are living in informal or private kinship arrangements. These kinship care arrangements mean that young people often remain in their local communities, attending the same school as they did when in the care of birth parents and in many cases increases significantly the likelihood of stability throughout childhood. Children in kinship care have often experienced adverse childhood experiences, which can contribute to an increased vulnerability. Their carers require additional knowledge and skills in order to promote their welfare and wellbeing. The Scottish Government recognises the important role played by kinship carers in providing secure, stable and nurturing homes for children who cannot be cared for by their birth parents, and so wishes to re-commission the National Kinship Care Advice Service to provide vital support to these families. This requirement will be awarded to a single supplier.. The value stated in this Notice includes the 12 month option period should it be required. 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-r6ebe6-0000616007
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388177
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
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
Julia Kerr
Contact Email
julia.kerr@gov.scot, karen.gubbins@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443126, +44 3002446718

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8AE
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

ADOPTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382250
    Provision of National Kinship Care Advice Service - The Scottish Government's Children and Families Directorate, on behalf of the Care and Protection Division, wishes to re-commission the National Kinship Care Advice Service to run initially for circa. two years (01 July 2020 - 31 March 2022) with the option of extending for a further year (2 +1 procurement model) into 2023.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388177
    Provision of National Kinship Care Advice Service - The Scottish Government's Children and Families Directorate, on behalf of the Care and Protection Division, wishes to re-commission the National Kinship Care Advice Service to run initially for circa. two years (01 July 2020 - 31 March 2022) with the option of extending for a further year (2 +1 procurement model) into 2023.

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