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title: "Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund"
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# Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d12a

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for Fund Management Services related to the Workplace Equality Fund, titled "Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund". This project, classified under administration, defence and social security services, aims to address barriers faced by specific groups in the labour market in Scotland. The current procurement stage is active, and the contract is expected to run from October 2021 until 31st March 2024, with a potential extension until 31st March 2026. Key deadlines include the tender period end on 10th September 2021 and bid opening on the same day, within the UKM region.

This opportunity is significant for businesses focused on social impact, particularly those specialising in fund administration and management services. Companies that have the capacity to manage funds aimed at promoting workplace equality and inclusivity would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is open, inviting both small and medium enterprises as well as larger organisations to apply, which can facilitate increased competition and enhance their visibility in a key area of social development post-COVID-19.

## Notice

The Scottish Government sought applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) from November 2021 to 31st March 2024, with potential for extension to 31st March 2026. The purpose of the Workplace Equality Fund is to work with employers to address long standing barriers particular groups face in entering and progressing in the labour market so that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the Workplace Equality Fund is to work with employers to address long standing barriers particular groups face in entering and progressing in the labour market so that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Scottish Government are keen to ensure that our economy is representative of our society, and that we focus on delivering a fair and inclusive economic growth. This is particularly important as we recover from the economic impact of COVID-19 and the economic implications of Brexit. The Workplace Equality Fund was launched in 2018 to support the delivery of the Scottish Government's Programme for Government (2016 & 17), Fair Work Framework, A fairer Scotland for all: race equality action plan and highlight report 2017-2021, Disability Delivery Action Plan; Scotland's Labour Market Strategy and Fairer Scotland Action Plan. In addition it continues to support the delivery of the Scottish Government's Programme for Government, Gender Pay Gap Action Plan, A Fairer Scotland for Older People - A Framework for Action, Disability Employment Action Plan, Fair Work Action Plan, Race Equality Framework, the Equally Safe strategy and delivery plan, Scotland's strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls, and our Strategy for tackling social isolation. The overall contract value includes for both the initial 2 and a half year term and potential 2 year extension period.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a period of up to 24 months, i.e. to 31st March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029159-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £302,060 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVICE DIRECT SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 75112100 - Administrative development project services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029159-2021
- 5 Aug 2021 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018876-2021

## 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
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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