---
title: "FAIR START SCOTLAND - LOT 5 - EXPANSION OF DELIVERY AREA TO INCLUDE ABERDEEN CITY AND ABERDEENSHIRE"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635913"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-11-11"
---

# FAIR START SCOTLAND - LOT 5 - EXPANSION OF DELIVERY AREA TO INCLUDE ABERDEEN CITY AND ABERDEENSHIRE

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635913

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Fair Start Scotland – Lot 5 – Expansion of Delivery Area to Include Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire." This procurement is classified under the services industry, with a particular focus on expanding employment support services across several regions, including Edinburgh, Lothians, Borders, Fife, Aberdeen City, and Aberdeenshire. The contract was officially signed on 4th November 2020 and is active for a duration of 720 days, with a total value of approximately £22,576,852. The procurement process was initiated via a tendering method, and this update signifies a crucial step in the ongoing expansion of services within the network.

This opportunity allows businesses, especially those specialising in employment services, community support, or related sectors, to engage in the Fair Start Scotland programme. Companies with a proven track record in delivering social services or those equipped with the necessary resources to facilitate employment initiatives in the specified areas would be particularly well-suited to compete. The expansion to Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire presents a chance for local providers to grow their influence and contribute positively to regional employment outcomes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Expansion of Fair Start Scotland - Lot 5 - to include delivery in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399691 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,576,851 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | START SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75313000 - Disability benefits
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399691

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399691
  FAIR START SCOTLAND - LOT 5 - EXPANSION OF DELIVERY AREA TO INCLUDE ABERDEEN CITY AND ABERDEENSHIRE

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635913

## Provenance

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