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title: "Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04532d"
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# Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04532d

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled “Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS).” This contract falls under the industry category of Accommodation and Office Services and is located within the UKM region. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and has successfully progressed to the award stage. The contract, valued at £2,826,472.75, was signed on 24th April 2025 and is set for a duration of two years. The University of Strathclyde has been awarded the contract to provide essential services including administrative support, operational delivery, and accommodation for AROS staff, with the aim of supporting AROS to become an independent entity.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative, finance, and human resources services, particularly those with a strong commitment to anti-racism and public service. Firms with experience in managing large-scale projects and those capable of demonstrating effective contract management, mobilisation, and community benefits will find this opportunity appealing. Businesses that can ensure compliance with fair work practices and possess robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans will be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The successful management and execution of this contract can position a business favourably for future public sector opportunities, especially those related to socially impactful projects.

## Notice

We are seeking a Supplier who can operate in the anti-racism arena showing strong ties and commitment to anti-racism from a corporate level down to all levels of their organisation For avoidance of doubt the Host Organisation will be the Supplier. The Scottish Government (on the recommendation of the Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group and built from the recommendation from the Covid19 and Ethnicity Expert Reference Group) is seeking to contract with a host organisation for a period of two years to incubate the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) The AROS will be an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government and will deliver its mission and strategy through the governance of an Advisory Group. Scottish Government (the Buyer) are fully funding AROS. Therefore the commercial relationship will be between Scottish Government and the Supplier. Further information can be found on the Scottish Government's website Developing National Anti-Racism Infrastructure: Interim Governance Group - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Anti-Racism Vison Mission and Anti-Racism Method and Structure documents. The Supplier must provide the following services: Administrative, Finance Human Resources including Recruitment (excludes employment) Operational Delivery Accommodation for AROS Staff and Recommendation Report The successful bidder will enable AROS to meet its objectives and support AROS to become a fully independent body. It will house senior staff (appointed by the advisory group) to lead the AROS workplan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (on the recommendation of the Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group and built from the recommendation from the Covid19 and Ethnicity Expert Reference Group) is seeking to contract with a host organisation for a period of two years to incubate the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS). The Host Organisation will be an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government for improvement of public Scottish institutions and will deliver its mission and strategy through the governance of an external Advisory Group Further information can be found on the Scottish Government's website Developing National Anti-Racism Infrastructure: Interim Governance Group - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Anti Racism Vision Mission and Anti Racism Method and Structure documents. We are seeking a Supplier who can demonstrate they align with the values of the AROS, which include a commitment to antiracism, intersectional practice. This tender is for a Host Body to provide the infrastructure and personnel. Additional information: This contract may be extended by 3 months at the discretion of Scottish Ministers. The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018236-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,826,472 |

## 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 8LU |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel
- 98340000 - Accommodation and office services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018236-2025
- 11 Jul 2024 at 08:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021179-2024
- 18 Apr 2024 at 07:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012586-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771938
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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