Award

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Aug 2024 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

08 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline," falling within the "General public services" industry category. The procurement process was an open procedure and included the crucial management of a helpline providing 24/7 support throughout the year. The contract, valued at approximately £3,318,833.71, was signed on 10 July 2024. All operations related to this contract are to take place in the region of UKM, specifically Edinburgh. The procurement phase covered by this summary is complete, with significant milestones achieved, including the contracting date and award details.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for entities specializing in high-quality support services. With a focus on continuous, round-the-clock operations, businesses experienced in managing support helplines and those capable of handling sensitive and confidential information will find this contract particularly fitting. The extended contract period up to 2029 allows for long-term engagement and partnership. Companies with adeptness in providing specialist advice and extensive customer service skills, especially SMEs, would be well-placed to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers has a requirement for the operation and management of Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline. The helpline will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over 365 days a year, providing high quality information and support to those experiencing domestic abuse and forced marriage, and to those contacting the service on their behalf. The main objectives of the service are to: * Provide free, 24 hour, 365 days a year, specialist domestic abuse and forced marriage support service; * Provide specialist advice and signposting in relation to domestic abuse and forced marriage; * Be accessible to anyone who needs the service; Provide confidentiality and anonymity to anyone using the service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers has a requirement for the operation and management of Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline. The helpline will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over 365 days a year, providing high quality information and support to those experiencing domestic abuse and forced marriage, and to those contacting the service on their behalf. The main objectives of the service are to: * Provide free, 24 hour, 365 days a year, specialist domestic abuse and forced marriage support service; * Provide specialist advice and signposting in relation to domestic abuse and forced marriage; * Be accessible to anyone who needs the service; Provide confidentiality and anonymity to anyone using the service.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The contract may be extended, at the sole discretion of Scottish Ministers by three twelve-month periods, to a date falling no later than 31 March 2029.

Renewal: The contract may be extended, at the sole discretion of Scottish Ministers by three twelve-month periods, to a date falling no later than 31 March 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763085
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511751
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

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,318,833 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
Freya Boyes
Contact Email
brody.johnston@gov.scot, freya.boyes@gov.scot, pauline.carey@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312444000, +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

SCOTTISH WOMEN'S AID

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502518
    Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline - The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers has a requirement for the operation and management of Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline. The helpline will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over 365 days a year, providing high quality information and support to those experiencing domestic abuse and forced marriage, and to those contacting the service on their behalf. The main objectives of the service are to: * Provide free, 24 hour, 365 days a year, specialist domestic abuse and forced marriage support service; * Provide specialist advice and signposting in relation to domestic abuse and forced marriage; * Be accessible to anyone who needs the service; Provide confidentiality and anonymity to anyone using the service.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511751
    Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline - The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers has a requirement for the operation and management of Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline. The helpline will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over 365 days a year, providing high quality information and support to those experiencing domestic abuse and forced marriage, and to those contacting the service on their behalf. The main objectives of the service are to: * Provide free, 24 hour, 365 days a year, specialist domestic abuse and forced marriage support service; * Provide specialist advice and signposting in relation to domestic abuse and forced marriage; * Be accessible to anyone who needs the service; Provide confidentiality and anonymity to anyone using the service.

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