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title: "Support Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000676944"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-22"
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# Support Services Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000676944

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## Summary

The Scottish Social Services Council, based in Dundee, has completed the award of the "Support Services Framework" tender, which aims to provide registrants and applicants undergoing Fitness to Practise investigations with a confidential support system, including a telephone line and online services. Initiated using an open procurement method, the process allows for broad participation, with significant communication regarding the tender facilitated through electronic channels. The contract, valued at £80,000, was signed on 22 April 2022, marking the transition from planning to execution, and it is positioned within the services industry category.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling, psychological services, or social support. Enterprises with experience in providing confidential consultation or those holding accreditations from recognised bodies such as the BACP or UKCP would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, as the procurement includes electronic submission methods, businesses are encouraged to engage through digital platforms, broadening access and participation in the competitive process.

## Notice

The framework is to provide registrants and applicants with the Scottish Social Services Council who are subject to a Fitness to Practise investigation with access to a confidential telephone support line, as well as online support services and referral to counselling when appropriate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework is to provide registrants and applicants with the Scottish Social Services Council who are subject to a Fitness to Practise investigation with access to a confidential telephone support line, as well as online support services and referral to counselling when appropriate.

Renewal: Initial term for 12mths with option to extend 3x12mth periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446636 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | December 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE VALIDIUM GROUP LTD, PART OF HEALTHHERO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446636
- 14 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435685

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC435685&idx=1
  14th December 2021 - ITT - Support Services Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435685
  Support Services Framework - The framework is to provide registrants and applicants with the Scottish Social Services Council who are subject to a Fitness to Practise investigation with access to a confidential telephone support line, as well as online support services and referral to counselling when appropriate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446636
  Support Services Framework - The framework is to provide registrants and applicants with the Scottish Social Services Council who are subject to a Fitness to Practise investigation with access to a confidential telephone support line, as well as online support services and referral to counselling when appropriate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sssc.uk.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676944

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