Award

Social Isolation and Loneliness - Fund Management Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Tender

21 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to provide Fund Management Services aimed at addressing social isolation and loneliness across Scotland. This tender, initiated on 21 December 2021, is currently in the Award stage after a successful bidding process culminating in the awarding of the contract to Impact Funding Partners. The open procurement method allows various suppliers to participate, with a procurement value of £400,000. The contract will run for up to four years, and proposals were due by 8 February 2022.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, community engagement, and fund management to expand their operations in Scotland. Companies that can demonstrate experience in managing similar funds and have a strong understanding of the social issues involved will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those focusing on community benefits and SME engagement could find strategic advantages in this tender process, as it prioritises contributions that benefit local communities.

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Notice Title

Social Isolation and Loneliness - Fund Management Services

Notice Description

Provision of Fund Management Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

- Carry out marketing and promotion of the Fund to raise awareness across Scotland to embrace a wide range of providers, encompassing diverse communities across the length and breadth of Scotland. - Develop in conjunction with the Scottish Government, the Fund Documentation and final criteria. - Develop a 2 stream approach to reporting and evaluation to ensure that those applying to the grass roots fund (under 50k GBP), have application and reporting processes commensurate with their size and resources. - Provide prospective applicants with pre-application support, including Open Forums/Workshops and published information to familiarise applicants with the process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000677839
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446704
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£365,551 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20223 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
Ann Paterson
Contact Email
ann.paterson@gov.scot, douglas.martin@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131247556, +44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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

IMPACT FUNDING PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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