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Future Pathways Review

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process titled "Future Pathways Review" in the category of general public services, offering crucial insights into economic affairs. This contract, aimed at analysing and recommending improvements to the operation of Future Pathways (FP) services, is part of an award notice dated 5 November 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process covered services to be delivered in the region of the UK. Key contact details include Sophie Stark from the Scottish Government, located at 4 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial analysis, governance, and service alignment, particularly those with expertise in managing discretionary funds and operational reviews. Large consultancy firms like BDO LLP, which has been awarded the contract valued at £60,348, are well-suited for this type of work, though smaller businesses with relevant capabilities could benefit from future similar opportunities. The contract also indicates a potential one-month optional extension period, presenting further potential business growth for qualified service providers.

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Notice Title

Future Pathways Review

Notice Description

The Scottish Government had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Future Pathways Review. This service is to provide the following: Review alignment of services with the original contractual arrangements; analyse the financial model used within FP; specifically look at the operation of Discretionary Fund, challenges with its delivery and feasible options for change (FP); deep dive into the operation of FP; review governance of the Alliance and decision-making processes and set out realistic recommendations for improvements that meets legislative requirements where relevant to the operation of FP, or the Alliance as a whole.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award via a mini competition under RM6188 Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS).

Options: One month optional period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782270
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517650
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,348 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 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
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.packett@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517650
    Future Pathways Review - The Scottish Government had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Future Pathways Review. This service is to provide the following: Review alignment of services with the original contractual arrangements; analyse the financial model used within FP; specifically look at the operation of Discretionary Fund, challenges with its delivery and feasible options for change (FP); deep dive into the operation of FP; review governance of the Alliance and decision-making processes and set out realistic recommendations for improvements that meets legislative requirements where relevant to the operation of FP, or the Alliance as a whole.

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