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Support Services Framework

Scottish Social Services Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2022 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Dec 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Social Services Council, based in Dundee, has completed the award of the "Support Services Framework" tender, which aims to provide registrants and applicants undergoing Fitness to Practise investigations with a confidential support system, including a telephone line and online services. Initiated using an open procurement method, the process allows for broad participation, with significant communication regarding the tender facilitated through electronic channels. The contract, valued at £80,000, was signed on 22 April 2022, marking the transition from planning to execution, and it is positioned within the services industry category.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling, psychological services, or social support. Enterprises with experience in providing confidential consultation or those holding accreditations from recognised bodies such as the BACP or UKCP would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, as the procurement includes electronic submission methods, businesses are encouraged to engage through digital platforms, broadening access and participation in the competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support Services Framework

Notice Description

The framework is to provide registrants and applicants with the Scottish Social Services Council who are subject to a Fitness to Practise investigation with access to a confidential telephone support line, as well as online support services and referral to counselling when appropriate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework is to provide registrants and applicants with the Scottish Social Services Council who are subject to a Fitness to Practise investigation with access to a confidential telephone support line, as well as online support services and referral to counselling when appropriate.

Renewal: Initial term for 12mths with option to extend 3x12mth periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676944
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446636
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
December 2025

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Social Services Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Validium Group Ltd, Part of HealthHero

Further Information

Notice Documents

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