---
title: "Management of grant schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02956e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-02-23"
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# Management of grant schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02956e

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Management of grant schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers," valued at £1,500,000, aimed at administering financial support payments in Scotland. This contract, classified under administration services, has completed its procurement process and was executed through a limited method due to the extreme urgency arising from Covid-19. The contract was signed on 29th January 2021, with the relevant services primarily focused in the region of Edinburgh.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating within financial administration and management services, particularly those experienced in handling grant payments. Companies that can demonstrate a robust capability in quickly establishing financial support mechanisms and complying with government regulations would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The nature of this contract highlights the potential for growth in the public sector as more funding becomes available for crisis support initiatives.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has awarded contract to a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the financial administration and management of two grant schemes to make financial support payments. The schemes are named "Newly Self Employed Hardship Fund" and "Mobile Close Contact Service Providers Fund". The contract comprises management of both grants to eligible businesses located in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has awarded contract to a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the financial administration and management of two grant schemes to make financial support payments. The schemes are named "Newly Self Employed Hardship Fund" and "Mobile Close Contact Service Providers Fund". The contract comprises management of both grants to eligible businesses located in Scotland.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded without prior publication for a call for competition because of the extreme urgency to distribute financial support payment in respect of the SG business support schemes for the Newly Self Employed and Mobile Close Contact Service Providers in the advent of Covid-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003590-2021 |
| Notice type | 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UMI SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003590-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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