---
title: "Independent Child Trafficking Guardian (ICTG) Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04710f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04710f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-06-19"
---

# Independent Child Trafficking Guardian (ICTG) Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04710f

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is planning a tender for the provision of an Independent Child Trafficking Guardian (ICTG) service. The contract will last for 36 months with potential extensions. There will be a 3-month implementation period starting on 1 January 2025. The service will focus on unaccompanied children who may be victims of human trafficking, with a duty set out under the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015. The tender is at the planning stage, and interested organisations must register their interest by 19 July 2024.

This procurement opportunity by the Scottish Government presents businesses with the chance to provide welfare services for vulnerable children and young people in Scotland. Companies experienced in social work and related services, with a focus on child welfare, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity offers the potential for long-term engagement and service provision, aligning with the government's commitment to supporting and protecting vulnerable individuals in society.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Independent Child Trafficking Guardians. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month periods. There will be a 3 month implementation period between 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 after which the contract will commence on 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The optional extension periods will extend the contract to 31 March 2030 or 2031.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the operation and management of an Independent Child Trafficking Guardian (ICTG) service. Independent Child Trafficking Guardians (also known as 'Guardians') will be appointed by the Service Provider to provide support to unaccompanied children and young people arriving in Scotland and who may have been a victim of, or may be vulnerable to becoming a victim of, human trafficking. Implementation of the ICTG service will fulfil the duty set out under Section 11 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015, through the development of an Independent Child Trafficking Guardian service, with a focus on prevention of re-trafficking. Additional information: All information published in this Prior Information Notice is subject to change. The Scottish Government is currently engaging with internal policy areas and key stakeholders to finalise the Specifications for this requirement. The Scottish Government reserve the right not to proceed at any point with the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018878-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2024 at 10:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018878-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769526
- https://forms.office.com/e/tpur9EHGSJ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=769526
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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