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title: "Independent Child Trafficking Guardians Service"
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# Independent Child Trafficking Guardians Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2d7

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has issued a procurement process for the provision of Independent Child Trafficking Guardians (ICTGs) Service under the 'Social work and related services' industry category. This open procedure aims to award a contract to an external service provider to operate and manage the ICTG Service. The contract, valued at up to £11 million and funded between April 2025 and March 2028, includes an option for two 12-month extensions. This initiative supports unaccompanied children and young people arriving in Scotland who may be victims of human trafficking. The submission deadline for bids is 2nd December 2024, and the process will proceed with electronic submissions handled through PCS-Tender.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in social work and related services, particularly those involved with child welfare and trafficking prevention. Companies with a strong track record in managing similar support services, including recruitment, selection, and management of guardians, would be well-positioned to compete. The tender incorporates a demand-led contract model, allowing for adjustments based on actual service demand, presenting flexible and scalable growth opportunities. Additionally, subcontracting roles are available, offering ancillary service providers a chance to contribute strategically under the guidance of the main contractor.

## 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 an initial period of 36 months between 01 April 2025 and 31 March 2028, with the option to extend by up to a further 2 x 12 months periods. There will be a Contract Mobilisation period between contract signature and 31 March 2025.

### 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 referred to 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. The provision 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.

Options: The contract value is not anticipated to exceed 11,000,000 GBP inclusive of optional extensions. As a demand-led contract it is expected that the volume or scope of services is not fixed at the outset but instead fluctuates based on actual demand during the contract period. In accordance with Regulation 72(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the volume of services may be modified at the sole discretion of the Purchaser from the estimated volume specified in the contract. The Pricing Schedule of the Contract provides a mechanism to manage adjustment in the volume of services required.

Renewal: The Purchaser reserves the right extend the contract for a period of up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012470-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2027, unless the contract is extended, in which case October 2029 will be the latest date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | £11,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,000,000 |

## 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 | ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012470-2025
- 31 Oct 2024 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035294-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781637
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

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