Award

Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Tender

05 Aug 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently overseeing a procurement process titled "Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund," which aims to engage experienced fund administrators to manage the Workplace Equality Fund from November 2021 to March 2024, with a potential extension to March 2026. This contract, which falls under the general public services category, is taking place in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender has reached the award stage as of November 2021.

This opportunity to manage the Workplace Equality Fund is particularly suitable for SMEs and organisations with expertise in fund administration and a focus on labour market equality. Companies that have a track record of addressing barriers in employment for historically disadvantaged groups will find alignment with the objectives of this fund, promoting fair and inclusive economic growth in Scotland, especially in the wake of recent economic challenges. Participation in this tender represents a strategic chance for businesses to expand their influence and contribute to significant social impact initiatives.

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Notice Title

Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund

Notice Description

The Scottish Government sought applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) from November 2021 to 31st March 2024, with potential for extension to 31st March 2026. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. This is particularly important as we recover from the economic impact of COVID-19 and the economic implications of Brexit. The Workplace Equality Fund was launched in 2018 to support the delivery of the Scottish Government's Programme for Government (2016 & 17), Fair Work Framework, A fairer Scotland for all: race equality action plan and highlight report 2017-2021, Disability Delivery Action Plan; Scotland's Labour Market Strategy and Fairer Scotland Action Plan. In addition it continues to support the delivery of the Scottish Government's Programme for Government, Gender Pay Gap Action Plan, A Fairer Scotland for Older People - A Framework for Action, Disability Employment Action Plan, Fair Work Action Plan, Race Equality Framework, the Equally Safe strategy and delivery plan, Scotland's strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls, and our Strategy for tackling social isolation. The overall contract value includes for both the initial 2 and a half year term and potential 2 year extension period.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a period of up to 24 months, i.e. to 31st March 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000662979
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433754
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

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75112100 - Administrative development project services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£302,060 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
Kathleen Cowan
Contact Email
kathleen.cowan@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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

ADVICE DIRECT SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423542
    Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund - The Scottish Government is seeking applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) from October 2021 to 31st March 2024, with potential for extension to 31st March 2026. 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433754
    Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund - The Scottish Government sought applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) from November 2021 to 31st March 2024, with potential for extension to 31st March 2026. 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.

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