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DSF-Cashback for Communities Delivery Partner

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to Inspiring Scotland for the "DSF-Cashback for Communities Delivery Partner" project. This procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at fund management for Phase 7 of the Cashback for Communities programme. Located in the UKM region, specifically Glasgow, the contract period extends from 15th April 2026 to 30th September 2029, with the possibility of extensions. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, and the contract status is now active following its signing on 20th April 2026. This initiative is aligned with youth and adult justice strategies, focusing on projects that support young people at risk, through various avenues like sport and family support.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in fund management and those focused on community and youth projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, particularly those capable of providing compliance, performance management, and project evaluation services. The role also involves subcontracting opportunities, such as website management and external evaluation support, which may appeal to technology firms and evaluation experts. Engaging in this project can enhance a business's portfolio in public service delivery and community development, expanding their market reach and potentially leading to further government contracts.

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Notice Title

DSF-Cashback for Communities Delivery Partner

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract with an external service provider for the provision of fund management services for Phase 7 of the Cashback for Communities programme. The contract is for a period of 42 months from 15th April 2026 until 30th September 2029. The contract may be extended on more than one occasion, provided that any extension period will not be less than one month and the total duration of all extension periods shall not exceed twelve months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CashBack for Communities is a Scottish Government programme which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) into projects delivering positive futures for our young people. The programme is aligned with key youth and adult justice strategies and uses assets recovered to grant fund early intervention and preventative projects that target young people (age 10-25) most at risk of becoming involved with ant-social behaviour or crime. Programme work includes youth work, sport, family support and expanding young people's opportunities to develop their interests and skills. The Service Provider will support the delivery of Phase 7 of the Cashback for Communities programme until the end of September 2029. This will include providing CashBack partners with support and advice relating to the core functions they must undertake under the Cashback programme, including compliance, performance management, finance, administration, learning and insight, communications and evaluation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830021
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555385
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

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,266,167 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks 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
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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=MAY555385
    DSF-Cashback for Communities Delivery Partner - The Scottish Government has awarded a contract with an external service provider for the provision of fund management services for Phase 7 of the Cashback for Communities programme. The contract is for a period of 42 months from 15th April 2026 until 30th September 2029. The contract may be extended on more than one occasion, provided that any extension period will not be less than one month and the total duration of all extension periods shall not exceed twelve months.

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