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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement of a Fund Manager for the Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund, with Impact Funding Partners being awarded the contract. The procurement process falls under the services category and applied an open procedure. The contract is based in Glasgow, UKM region, covering the period from 1 May 2026 to 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extending it until no later than 31 December 2027. As part of the administration and management responsibilities, the Fund Manager will handle funding payments, capacity building, monitoring, and evaluation of related projects. A significant evaluation and a final report are expected by 30 June 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in fund management services, particularly those with expertise in overseeing social welfare programmes. SMEs such as Impact Funding Partners, which have demonstrated proficiency in managing social funds, could find opportunities for growth in similar procurement processes. Businesses interested in expanding their portfolio in public service management and those equipped to handle extensive monitoring and evaluation tasks will find such tenders attractive for long-term engagement and collaboration with government bodies. The framework agreement under which this contract is awarded can pave the way for future opportunities in government sectors addressing social issues.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BOS-Fund Manager for Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Fund Manager to administer our Social Isolation and Loneliness (SIAL) Fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Fund Manager will undertake the administration and management - the payment of funding, including capacity building, and outcomes based monitoring and evaluation - of the projects / organisations to be funded under the Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund between 1 May 2026 - 31 March 2027. Following the end of the funding period (31 March 2027) the Service Provider will be required to undertake a full evaluation of the Fund with the issuing of a final report to the Scottish Government Contract Manager by 30 June 2027. This is a continuation of the existing Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund which has secured additional funding from 1 August 2026 to 31 December 2026.. The Contract will run from 1 May 2026 to 30 June 2027 with the option to extend for up to 6 months to a date no later than 31 December 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831457
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555553
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
£109,624 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 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

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

Impact Funding Partners

Further Information

Notice Documents

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