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Advice in Accessible Settings Fund Management

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located at Atlantic Quay in Glasgow, has awarded a contract titled "Advice in Accessible Settings Fund Management." This initiative falls under the general public services category and is managed through the call-off procedures of the Scottish Government Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract supports partnerships between advice agencies and local services in Scotland, encouraging collaboration with schools, charities, hospitals, and mental health services. The process utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication of competition, with the contract starting from 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029, and an option to extend to 2025. The award has been granted to AdviceUK, a London-based SME, with the contract valued at £734,130.66.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in fund management, particularly those with service provision capabilities that can integrate into accessible settings. The focus on collaborations with local services opens doors for SMEs and other entities equipped to deliver advice and support in diverse environments such as schools and hospitals. Firms geared towards public and community service sectors and those willing to cooperate with regional bodies in Scotland will find this contract conducive to business growth, fostering long-term partnerships and enhancing regional service offerings.

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Notice Title

Advice in Accessible Settings Fund Management

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Advice in Accessible Settings Fund Management. The Advice in Accessible Settings fund will provide funding to partnerships between advice agencies and other local services in Scotland, such as schools, charities, hospitals and mental health services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Advice in Accessible Settings Fund Management. The call-off procedures of the Scottish Government Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System were applied to this procurement

Options: The initial contract period is 36 months commencing 01/04/26 and ending on 31/03/29. The contract may be extended by 12 months from 01/04/29 and ending on 31/03/30.

Procurement Information

The call-off procedures of the Scottish Government Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System were applied to this procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826291
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551522
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£734,130 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ADVICEUK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551522
    Advice in Accessible Settings Fund Management - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Advice in Accessible Settings Fund Management. The Advice in Accessible Settings fund will provide funding to partnerships between advice agencies and other local services in Scotland, such as schools, charities, hospitals and mental health services.

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