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Promise Partnership Fund Management Services

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is undertaking the Promise Partnership Fund Management Services procurement process, focusing on the administration of a £4 million grant fund aimed at enhancing the care system in Scotland. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the tender initially launched on 1st December 2021 and bids accepted until 17th January 2022. The contract will cover a three-year period from April 2022 to March 2025 and will be executed in Glasgow, Scotland. The contract has been awarded to the Corra Foundation, highlighting the successful completion of the tender process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in grant management, social services, and community support initiatives. Those who can demonstrate a strong understanding of the care system and a collaborative approach with stakeholders such as Promise Scotland are well-positioned to engage with similar future projects. The nature of the contract encourages the development of community-focused services, making it ideal for organisations that prioritise social impact and stakeholder engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Promise Partnership Fund Management Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to undertake the administration of the "Promise Partnership Fund" (the Fund) - a grant fund to deliver change in line with Scotland's commitment to creating capacity in the 'care system' to #KeepThePromise and provide holistic whole family support. The annual Fund value is 4 million GBP. The Contract will cover the administration of a 3 year funding period of April 2022 to March 2025 and associated pre and post-funding activities as outlined in the scope element of the specification. The Contract will cover the administrative functions also set out in the scope element of the specification, working in partnership with the Promise Scotland, to develop and evolve the fund in line with the implementation of The Promise and alongside the Scottish Government who will retain overall management of the Fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

- The fund Administrator will be required to manage and market the fund (value of circa 4 million GBP per annum) and work proactively to ensure applications for funding are received. - The fund Administrator will work proactively to support interest in the fund while the fund is open, including, and not limited to, running information sessions. - The fund Administrator will form a good working relationship with The Promise Scotland to ensure a knowledgeable understanding of the intricacies, priorities and gaps in terms of the progress of the implementation of The Promise. - The fund Administrator will work with The Promise Scotland, a care experienced decision making panel and the Scottish Government to develop the criteria for funding. They will ensure a fair assessment of applications against the criteria and ensure alignment with The Promise. - The fund Administrator will create a governance structure to support the decisions surrounding the creation and scope of the fund and grant awards, ensuring the right level of expertise and the voice of people with care experience. This may include an expert advisory group and must include a care experiences decision making panel and will be agreed by the Scottish Government. - As part of this structure, the fund Administrator will create and support a care experienced decision making panel solely comprised of people and/or family members with experience of the 'care system'. - The fund Administrator will fully support a care experienced decision making panel to assess bids for funding and approve them, as appropriate, according to the agreed Fund criteria, and objectives of the fund and to be supported by people with a good knowledge of the 'care system'. - The fund Administrator will provide funding to projects in a secure and timely manner to ensure projects can proceed; - The fund Administrator will work in collaboration with projects that receive funding to monitor progress and make connections across projects to support good practice in delivering objectives and ensure appropriate use of fund monies to support the implementation of The Promise and create the capacity required within organisations to make the required transformational change.

Renewal: This contract would be renewed by carrying out a new procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675415
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446687
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£749,283 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8JX
Postcode Area
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

Corra Foundation

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434485
    Promise Partnership Fund Management Services - The Scottish Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to undertake the administration of the "Promise Partnership Fund" (the Fund) - a grant fund to deliver change in line with Scotland's commitment to creating capacity in the 'care system' to #KeepThePromise and provide holistic whole family support. The annual Fund value is 4 million GBP. The Contract will cover the administration of a 3 year funding period of April 2022 to March 2025 and associated pre and post-funding activities as outlined in the scope element of the specification. The Contract will cover the administrative functions also set out in the scope element of the specification, working in partnership with the Promise Scotland, to develop and evolve the fund in line with the implementation of The Promise and alongside the Scottish Government who will retain overall management of the Fund.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446687
    Promise Partnership Fund Management Services - The Scottish Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to undertake the administration of the "Promise Partnership Fund" (the Fund) - a grant fund to deliver change in line with Scotland's commitment to creating capacity in the 'care system' to #KeepThePromise and provide holistic whole family support. The annual Fund value is 4 million GBP. The Contract will cover the administration of a 3 year funding period of April 2022 to March 2025 and associated pre and post-funding activities as outlined in the scope element of the specification. The Contract will cover the administrative functions also set out in the scope element of the specification, working in partnership with the Promise Scotland, to develop and evolve the fund in line with the implementation of The Promise and alongside the Scottish Government who will retain overall management of the Fund.

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