--- title: "Request for Information - Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639585" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639585" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639585.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639585.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2020-12-18" --- # Request for Information - Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639585 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639585) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639585.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for the "Request for Information - Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service" as part of its strategy to develop a National Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service. This opportunity, identified under the services category, is located in Scotland and is currently in the planning stage. Key documents related to this notice, including a questionnaire, were published on 18th December 2020, with plans for future notices set for 10th May 2021. The estimated value of this procurement is £700,000. Interested parties can engage through the provided links for further details. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in child protection and guardianship services. Firms that can demonstrate comprehensive experience in safeguarding practices, alongside innovative approaches to child welfare, would be well-suited to contribute to the Scottish Government's procurement strategy. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to showcase their expertise but also positions them for future contracts in the growing social protection sector. ## Notice As part of the development of a procurement strategy for a National Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service, the Scottish Government is seeking views and information from industry and the market place in connection with the areas set out in this Request for Information (RFI).The Scottish Government recognises the value of market participants having the opportunity to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis. It would be appreciated therefore if you could provide your views and comments on the questions set out in the attached RFI ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402522 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 18 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 18 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402522 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402522&idx=1 18th December 2020 - Request for Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402522 Request for Information - Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service - As part of the development of a procurement strategy for a National Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service, the Scottish Government is seeking views and information from industry and the market place in connection with the areas set out in this Request for Information (RFI).The Scottish Government recognises the value of market participants having the opportunity to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis. It would be appreciated therefore if you could provide your views and comments on the questions set out in the attached RFI ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639585 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=639585 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639585. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639585.json.