Award

Fund Management Administration of Volunteering Support Fund

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Tender

15 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is undertaking a public procurement process for the "Fund Management Administration of Volunteering Support Fund" located in Aberdeen, UK. This open tender seeks a qualified contractor to administer and manage projects funded by the Volunteering Support Fund from 17 June 2021 to 16 June 2024. The procurement process is currently in the award stage with a total contract value of £493,692, and the contract was signed on 30 March 2021. Interested parties must note that the tender had a submission deadline of 23 February 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in fund management, capacity building, or support services within the volunteering sector. Businesses with experience in managing similar grants or projects, especially those with a focus on enhancing volunteer recruitment and support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Scottish Government encourages bids that demonstrate a commitment to quality and impactful outcomes, making this a favourable prospect for organisations dedicated to social impact.

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Notice Title

Fund Management Administration of Volunteering Support Fund

Notice Description

The contractor will undertake the administration and management - including capacity building, outcomes-based monitoring and evaluation - of the projects and organisations to be funded under the Volunteering Support Fund from 17 June 2021 - 16 June 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government Third Sector Unit is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Fund Manager to administer the Volunteering Support Fund, from 17 June 2021 - 16 June 2024. The purpose of the fund is to enable Scotland's small to medium sized third sector organisations to recruit additional volunteers who will contribute towards delivering a new volunteering project, or extending/expanding an existing one, and improve how volunteers are supported in their role.. 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.

Options: Scottish Government reserve the option to extend the contract for an additional period of 12 months.

Renewal: Scottish Government reserve the option to extend the contract for an additional period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000632548
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411340
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75112100 - Administrative development project services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£493,692 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2021 - 16 Jun 2024 3-4 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
Bob McLeod, David Bilton
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, david.bilton@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1312443627

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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=JAN404264
    Fund Management Administration of Volunteering Support Fund - The Scottish Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor. The contractor will undertake the administration and management - including capacity building, outcomes-based monitoring and evaluation - of the projects and organisations to be funded under the Volunteering Support Fund from 17 June 2021 - 16 June 2024.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411340
    Fund Management Administration of Volunteering Support Fund - The contractor will undertake the administration and management - including capacity building, outcomes-based monitoring and evaluation - of the projects and organisations to be funded under the Volunteering Support Fund from 17 June 2021 - 16 June 2024.

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