Award

Management of grant schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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23 Feb 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the management of grant schemes aimed at the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers. This procurement process, initiated as a tender, took place in Glasgow, Scotland. The award was made on January 29, 2021, for a total value of £1,500,000. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, driven by the urgent need to provide financial support during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large service providers experienced in financial administration and grant management. Businesses that specialise in the financial services sector, particularly those with capabilities in managing public sector funds or grant programmes, would be well-positioned to engage with such contracts. Additionally, companies interested in supporting economic recovery initiatives for the self-employed and close contact service sectors may find fruitful prospects in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Management of grant schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has awarded contract to a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the financial administration and management of two grant schemes to make financial support payments. The schemes are named "Newly Self Employed Hardship Fund" and "Mobile Close Contact Service Providers Fund". The contract comprises management of both grants to eligible businesses located in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has awarded contract to a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the financial administration and management of two grant schemes to make financial support payments. The schemes are named "Newly Self Employed Hardship Fund" and "Mobile Close Contact Service Providers Fund". The contract comprises management of both grants to eligible businesses located in Scotland.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded without prior publication for a call for competition because of the extreme urgency to distribute financial support payment in respect of the SG business support schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers in the advent of Covid-19.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000644595
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407737
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 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
Susan Hampshire
Contact Email
susan.hampshire@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420301

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

UMI SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407737
    Management of grant schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers - The Scottish Government has awarded contract to a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the financial administration and management of two grant schemes to make financial support payments. The schemes are named "Newly Self Employed Hardship Fund" and "Mobile Close Contact Service Providers Fund". The contract comprises management of both grants to eligible businesses located in Scotland.

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