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DCAF-Bairns' Hoose Fund Administrator

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "DCAF-Bairns’ Hoose Fund Administrator" in the general public services category, with the aim of managing the administration and associated activities of the Bairns’ Hoose Fund. This initiative is part of a transformational approach to deliver child-focused services across Scotland, particularly supporting children and their families' recovery from trauma. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with a focus on services and included awarding the contract under the Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System framework. The final award decision was made on 3rd June 2025, and the contract was signed by the supplier, Impact Funding Partners, based in Glasgow, Scotland. The total contract value is £741,498.70.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in child-focused service delivery and fund administration to grow by engaging in a rigorous and socially impactful project. The project aims to distribute the fund efficiently, support capacity building in the sector and refine funding criteria for future periods. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on trauma-informed services, financial overseers, and those experienced in project monitoring and evaluation would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could also provide businesses valuable insights and contribute to cost-modelling exercises, further solidifying their position in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCAF-Bairns' Hoose Fund Administrator

Notice Description

The Scottish Government Bairns' Hoose Unit is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the administration and associated pre and post-funding activities of the Bairns' Hoose Fund. Bairns' Hoose is a transformational, whole-system approach which aims to delivery child focused services, supporting the recovery of children and their families from trauma and harm. The overall vision of a Bairns' Hoose is that all children in Scotland who have been victims or witnesses of abuse or significant harm will have access to trauma informed recovery, support and justice

Lot Information

Lot 1

Key responsibilities include working with the Scottish Government and the current administrator to develop mechanisms to ensure continuous administration and management of the Fund for 2025/26, distributing funds efficiently, monitoring project progress, supporting capacity building in the sector, developing and refining the funding criteria for the next funding period and evaluating funding applications against agreed criteria. The administrator will also assess project outcomes, provide financial oversight, and contribute to research or cost-modelling exercises through providing reports and insights.. The contract may be extended by up to 12 months at the sole discretion of Scottish Ministers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800789
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531888
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£741,498 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20255 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erin.salen@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531888
    DCAF-Bairns' Hoose Fund Administrator - The Scottish Government Bairns' Hoose Unit is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the administration and associated pre and post-funding activities of the Bairns' Hoose Fund. Bairns' Hoose is a transformational, whole-system approach which aims to delivery child focused services, supporting the recovery of children and their families from trauma and harm. The overall vision of a Bairns' Hoose is that all children in Scotland who have been victims or witnesses of abuse or significant harm will have access to trauma informed recovery, support and justice

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