--- title: "Independent Child Trafficking Guardians" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000704507" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000704507" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000704507.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000704507.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-08-15" --- # Independent Child Trafficking Guardians Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000704507 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000704507) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000704507.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, based in Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for "Independent Child Trafficking Guardians" within the services industry category. This contract, valued at £6,500,000 GBP, focuses on providing vital support services to unaccompanied children and young people in Scotland who may have been victims of human trafficking. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with the contract period extending from 27 February 2023 to 31 March 2026. This awarding marks the "award" and "contract" stages, with an implementation period that included a significant amendment for additional funding due to unforeseen circumstances. Key contacts include Scott Brice at the Scottish Government and the review body is the Edinburgh Sheriff Court. The opportunity closed on 29 September 2022, with awards, contracts, and updates recorded in subsequent periods. This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in services for vulnerable populations, particularly those with expertise in social welfare, child protection, and human trafficking prevention. SMEs such as the Scottish Refugee Council, who successfully secured this tender, illustrate that businesses with experience in offering tailored support to at-risk children and navigating complex asylum processes are well-suited to compete. The contract invites service providers to offer innovative and effective solutions within a robust and regulated framework, fostering long-term partnerships and reputational enhancement in public sector collaborations. ## 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 a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month periods. There will be a 3 month implementation period between 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023 after which the contract will commence on 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026. The optional extension periods will extend the contract to 31 March 2027 or 2028. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As per section II.2.4 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512146 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Feb 2023 | | Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £11,500,000 | ## 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 8JX | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL | ## 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 - 15 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512146 - 20 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476714 - 26 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457368 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457368 Independent Child Trafficking Guardians - 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 a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month periods. There will be a 3 month implementation period between 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023 after which the contract will commence on 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026. The optional extension periods will extend the contract to 31 March 2027 or 2028. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476714 Independent Child Trafficking Guardians - 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 a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month periods. There will be a 3 month implementation period between 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023 after which the contract will commence on 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026. The optional extension periods will extend the contract to 31 March 2027 or 2028. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512146 Independent Child Trafficking Guardians ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000704507 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## 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-r6ebe6-0000704507. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000704507.json.