Award

Independent Child Trafficking Guardians

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

15 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Award

20 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Tender

26 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for "Independent Child Trafficking Guardians" within the services industry category. This contract, valued at £6,500,000 GBP, focuses on providing vital support services to unaccompanied children and young people in Scotland who may have been victims of human trafficking. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with the contract period extending from 27 February 2023 to 31 March 2026. This awarding marks the "award" and "contract" stages, with an implementation period that included a significant amendment for additional funding due to unforeseen circumstances. Key contacts include Scott Brice at the Scottish Government and the review body is the Edinburgh Sheriff Court. The opportunity closed on 29 September 2022, with awards, contracts, and updates recorded in subsequent periods.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in services for vulnerable populations, particularly those with expertise in social welfare, child protection, and human trafficking prevention. SMEs such as the Scottish Refugee Council, who successfully secured this tender, illustrate that businesses with experience in offering tailored support to at-risk children and navigating complex asylum processes are well-suited to compete. The contract invites service providers to offer innovative and effective solutions within a robust and regulated framework, fostering long-term partnerships and reputational enhancement in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Independent Child Trafficking Guardians

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Independent Child Trafficking Guardians. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month periods. There will be a 3 month implementation period between 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023 after which the contract will commence on 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026. The optional extension periods will extend the contract to 31 March 2027 or 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per section II.2.4

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000704507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512146
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85320000 - Social services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
Scott Brice
Contact Email
ictservicesandsoftwareteam@gov.scot, sarah.pagan@gov.scot, scott.brice@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8JX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457368
    Independent Child Trafficking Guardians - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Independent Child Trafficking Guardians. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month periods. There will be a 3 month implementation period between 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023 after which the contract will commence on 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026. The optional extension periods will extend the contract to 31 March 2027 or 2028.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476714
    Independent Child Trafficking Guardians - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Independent Child Trafficking Guardians. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month periods. There will be a 3 month implementation period between 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023 after which the contract will commence on 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026. The optional extension periods will extend the contract to 31 March 2027 or 2028.

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