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MH-Autistic Adult Support Fund and Learning Disabilities Support Fund Administrator

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "MH-Autistic Adult Support Fund and Learning Disabilities Support Fund Administrator" to Inspiring Scotland. This procurement falls under the general public services category and involves the administration of two separate funds aimed at supporting autistic adults and individuals with learning disabilities. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, and the contract's total value is £468,540.20. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract being signed on 3rd September 2025. The open procedure method was utilised for this service procurement, with the opportunity covering the UK region designated as UKM.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers experienced in fund management and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on public service provision, especially those specialising in healthcare or social services, may find this contract highly suitable. The winning bidder, Inspiring Scotland, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to engage in high-value public contracts, offering a blueprint for other businesses aiming to enter this sector. The administration role includes collaborating with governmental bodies, assessing funding applications, and managing fund distribution, providing an excellent platform for businesses to establish or expand their presence in administering public grants and fostering community support initiatives.

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Notice Title

MH-Autistic Adult Support Fund and Learning Disabilities Support Fund Administrator

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of an Autistic Adult Support Fund and Learning Disabilities Support Fund Administrator. They will undertake the administration of two funds: the Autistic Adult Support Fund (AASF) and the Learning Disabilities Support Fund (LDSF). While the oversight of both Funds are combined, the public-facing Funds will remain separate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The fund administrator will: - Work with The Scottish Government to develop the criteria for funding distribution. They will ensure a fair assessment of applications against the criteria. - Assess bids for funding and make recommendations, as appropriate, according to the agreed Fund criteria and objectives. - Manage all funds and their distribution to successful grassroots support organisations, on behalf of the Scottish Government. - Work in collaboration with AASF and LDSF projects to monitor progress and make connections across projects to support good practice in delivering objectives. - Provide support for funded organisations in the form of regular network meetings to facilitate the sharing of best practice and provision of peer support between organisations.. The contract may be extended by up to 12 months at the sole discretion of Scottish Ministers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810513
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539459
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
£468,540 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.lucas@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312446263

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
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

INSPIRING SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539459
    MH-Autistic Adult Support Fund and Learning Disabilities Support Fund Administrator - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of an Autistic Adult Support Fund and Learning Disabilities Support Fund Administrator. They will undertake the administration of two funds: the Autistic Adult Support Fund (AASF) and the Learning Disabilities Support Fund (LDSF). While the oversight of both Funds are combined, the public-facing Funds will remain separate.

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