Award

Children's Services - Seeking Children's Views

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has recently awarded a contract for Children's Services - Seeking Children's Views. The procurement process was completed on 6th April 2023. The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, UK, sought a service provider to engage children aged 12-15. The procurement stage was marked as "Award," and the total contract value amounted to £288,469. The industry category is services related to education.

This tender from the Scottish Government offers business opportunities in the education sector for engaging with children and supporting their rights under the Education (Additional Support for Learning Act) 2004. Businesses involved in children's services, education, and advocacy sectors would be well-suited to compete. The project is in the finalisation stage, presenting a chance for service providers to contribute to enhancing children's experiences and furthering educational support initiatives.

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Notice Title

Children's Services - Seeking Children's Views

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking a service provider to provide a demand led service to engage with children (aged 12-15) to seek their views to support them to exercise their rights under the Education (Additional Support for Learning Act) 2004 (as amended) (the 2004 Act).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government did seek a service provider to provide a demand led service to engage with children (aged 12-15) to seek their views to support them to exercise their rights under the Education (Additional Support for Learning Act) 2004 (as amended) (the 2004 Act).

Renewal: Following the end of the initial 36 months period the contract maybe extended by 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000717030
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475743
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£288,469 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20232 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
Freya Boyes
Contact Email
freya.boyes@gov.scot, ictservicesandsoftwareteam@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
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

CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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