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DEA Global Solidarity Fund Manager

Scottish Government

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10 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, operating from Glasgow, has awarded the contract titled "DEA Global Solidarity Fund Manager" under the International Development sector. This contract aims to promote global citizenship participation by providing small grants through the Global Solidarity Fund, which is part of the International Development Fund's Global Solidarity Programme. The procurement process concluded successfully in March 2026, with a contract value of £180,945, spanning an initial three-year term with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method was conducted through an open procedure within the framework of the Scottish Government Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fund management and international development services. It is particularly beneficial for small Scottish civil society organisations (CSOs), social enterprises, and groups aiming to work with governmental programmes focused on international development. Large-scale enterprises like NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are ideally positioned for such opportunities. The involvement in managing a fund aimed at bolstering global solidarity provides businesses with reputational enhancement and an avenue to expand their market presence within governmental and civil society sectors in Scotland and beyond. The open procedure ensures fair competition, allowing diverse types of businesses, including SMEs and large organisations, to bid for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DEA Global Solidarity Fund Manager

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (the "Purchaser") has appointed a Fund Manager to administer the Global Solidarity Fund, which is a new Fund that aims to strengthen global citizenship participation through the provision of small grants to small Scottish based civil society organisations (CSOs), social enterprises and groups - initially for a period of three years, with the option to extend for up to an additional two years at the discretion of the Scottish Government. The Global Solidarity Fund will form part of the Scottish Government's International Development Fund (IDF) Global Solidarity Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract opportunity was advertised and awarded via the Scottish Government Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826144
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551377
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,945 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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

NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551377
    DEA Global Solidarity Fund Manager - The Scottish Government (the "Purchaser") has appointed a Fund Manager to administer the Global Solidarity Fund, which is a new Fund that aims to strengthen global citizenship participation through the provision of small grants to small Scottish based civil society organisations (CSOs), social enterprises and groups - initially for a period of three years, with the option to extend for up to an additional two years at the discretion of the Scottish Government. The Global Solidarity Fund will form part of the Scottish Government's International Development Fund (IDF) Global Solidarity Programme.

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