--- title: "Provision of National Kinship Care Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000502416" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502416" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502416.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502416.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2018-04-12" --- # Provision of National Kinship Care Service Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000502416 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502416) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502416.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently managing the procurement process for the "Provision of National Kinship Care Service" aimed at delivering kinship advice services in Scotland. This initiative falls under the category of social services and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for a competitive bidding environment. The tender period concluded on 7th August 2017, and the successful bidder was selected based on the most economically advantageous proposal considering both price and quality criteria, with a focus on high standards of service delivery. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive advice solutions, such as telephone and face-to-face services, regional coordination, and the ability to develop support networks. Companies with experience in delivering public sector contracts, especially those familiar with kinship care frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, provided they meet the required insurance standards and qualifications outlined in the tender documents. ## Notice Provision of Kinship Advice Services in Scotland comprise of a kinship care advice telephone line, citizens advice local area offices face to face advice services and regional co-ordinators, the development of peer support groups, a dedicated website and a published guide for Kinship carers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This requirement is being undertaken as a Light Touch Regime procurement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316801 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £540,000 | | Lots value | £540,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316801 - 5 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288729 - 30 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288043 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288043 Provision of National Kinship Care Service - Provision of Kinship Advice Services in Scotland comprise of a kinship care advice telephone line, citizens advice local area offices face to face advice services and regional co-ordinators, the development of peer support groups, a dedicated website and a published guide for Kinship carers. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316801 Provision of National Kinship Care Service - Provision of Kinship Advice Services in Scotland comprise of a kinship care advice telephone line, citizens advice local area offices face to face advice services and regional co-ordinators, the development of peer support groups, a dedicated website and a published guide for Kinship carers. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/policy/ProcurementReform/ProcReformAct/ProcurementScotlandRegulations2016 - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502416 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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