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title: "Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS)"
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# Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000751720

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## Summary

The Scottish Government initiated a procurement process to appoint a host body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS). This procurement, within the services sector, was classified under CPV codes including 98340000 and 75100000, among others. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £2,826,472.75, was awarded on 24th April 2025, with the University of Strathclyde selected as the supplier. The contract spans two years, covering operations in the UKM region, which includes Edinburgh and Glasgow. The procurement process had earlier stages including planning on 18th April 2024 and tender on 11th July 2024, leading to a completion on 1st May 2025.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses involved in providing services related to anti-racism initiatives, particularly those with strong ties to corporate social responsibility and operational fidelity in policy advocacy. Companies that specialise in administrative services, finance, human resources, and operational delivery will find the scope broad for engagement and growth in this project. The contract with a maximum subcontracting percentage of 20% also allows smaller businesses to participate through collaboration with the main contractor, thereby enabling diverse business growth and development within the national framework.

## Notice

We are seeking a Supplier who can operate in the anti-racism arena showing strong ties and commitment to anti-racism from a corporate level down to all levels of their organisation For avoidance of doubt the Host Organisation will be the Supplier. The Scottish Government (on the recommendation of the Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group and built from the recommendation from the Covid19 and Ethnicity Expert Reference Group) is seeking to contract with a host organisation for a period of two years to incubate the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) The AROS will be an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government and will deliver its mission and strategy through the governance of an Advisory Group. Scottish Government (the Buyer) are fully funding AROS. Therefore the commercial relationship will be between Scottish Government and the Supplier. Further information can be found on the Scottish Government's website Developing National Anti-Racism Infrastructure: Interim Governance Group - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Anti-Racism Vison Mission and Anti-Racism Method and Structure documents. The Supplier must provide the following services: Administrative, Finance Human Resources including Recruitment (excludes employment) Operational Delivery Accommodation for AROS Staff and Recommendation Report The successful bidder will enable AROS to meet its objectives and support AROS to become a fully independent body. It will house senior staff (appointed by the advisory group) to lead the AROS workplan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (on the recommendation of the Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group and built from the recommendation from the Covid19 and Ethnicity Expert Reference Group) is seeking to contract with a host organisation for a period of two years to incubate the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS). The Host Organisation will be an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government for improvement of public Scottish institutions and will deliver its mission and strategy through the governance of an external Advisory Group Further information can be found on the Scottish Government's website Developing National Anti-Racism Infrastructure: Interim Governance Group - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Anti Racism Vision Mission and Anti Racism Method and Structure documents. We are seeking a Supplier who can demonstrate they align with the values of the AROS, which include a commitment to antiracism, intersectional practice. This tender is for a Host Body to provide the infrastructure and personnel.. This contract may be extended by 3 months at the discretion of Scottish Ministers. The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529339 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,826,472 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel
- 98340000 - Accommodation and office services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529339
- 11 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509609
- 18 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503324

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503324&idx=4
  20th May 2024 - Suppliers day Q and A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503324&idx=3
  20th May 2024 - Powerpoint presentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503324&idx=2
  18th April 2024 - Draft Statement of Requirements this may be updated prior to tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR503324&idx=1
  18th April 2024 - Registration Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503324
  Anti Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) - We are seeking a Supplier who can operate in the anti-racism arena showing strong ties and commitment to anti-racism from a corporate level down to all levels of their organisation For avoidance of doubt the Host Organisation will be the Supplier. The Scottish Government (on the recommendation of the Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group and built from the recommendation from the Covid19 and Ethnicity Expert Reference Group) is seeking to contract with a host organisation for a period of two years to incubate the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) The AROS will be an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government and will deliver its mission and strategy through the governance of an Advisory Group. Scottish Government (the Buyer) are fully funding AROS. Therefore the commercial relationship will be between Scottish Government and the Supplier. Further information can be found on the Scottish Government's website Developing National Anti-Racism Infrastructure: Interim Governance Group - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Anti-Racism Vison Mission and Anti-Racism Method and Structure documents. The Supplier must provide the following services: Administrative, Finance Human Resources including Recruitment (excludes employment) Operational Delivery Accommodation for AROS Staff and Recommendation Report This will include being responsible for holding/ring-fencing the allocated funding for the work of the AROS objectives and supporting the AROS to become a fully independent body. It will house senior staff (appointed by the advisory group) to lead the AROS workplan.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509609
  Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) - We are seeking a Supplier who can operate in the anti-racism arena showing strong ties and commitment to anti-racism from a corporate level down to all levels of their organisation For avoidance of doubt the Host Organisation will be the Supplier. The Scottish Government (on the recommendation of the Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group and built from the recommendation from the Covid19 and Ethnicity Expert Reference Group) is seeking to contract with a host organisation for a period of two years to incubate the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) The AROS will be an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government and will deliver its mission and strategy through the governance of an Advisory Group. Scottish Government (the Buyer) are fully funding AROS. Therefore the commercial relationship will be between Scottish Government and the Supplier. Further information can be found on the Scottish Government's website Developing National Anti-Racism Infrastructure: Interim Governance Group - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Anti-Racism Vison Mission and Anti-Racism Method and Structure documents. The Supplier must provide the following services: Administrative, Finance Human Resources including Recruitment (excludes employment) Operational Delivery Accommodation for AROS Staff and Recommendation Report The successful bidder will enable AROS to meet its objectives and support AROS to become a fully independent body. It will house senior staff (appointed by the advisory group) to lead the AROS workplan.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529339
  Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) - We are seeking a Supplier who can operate in the anti-racism arena showing strong ties and commitment to anti-racism from a corporate level down to all levels of their organisation For avoidance of doubt the Host Organisation will be the Supplier. The Scottish Government (on the recommendation of the Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group and built from the recommendation from the Covid19 and Ethnicity Expert Reference Group) is seeking to contract with a host organisation for a period of two years to incubate the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) The AROS will be an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government and will deliver its mission and strategy through the governance of an Advisory Group. Scottish Government (the Buyer) are fully funding AROS. Therefore the commercial relationship will be between Scottish Government and the Supplier. Further information can be found on the Scottish Government's website Developing National Anti-Racism Infrastructure: Interim Governance Group - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Anti-Racism Vison Mission and Anti-Racism Method and Structure documents. The Supplier must provide the following services: Administrative, Finance Human Resources including Recruitment (excludes employment) Operational Delivery Accommodation for AROS Staff and Recommendation Report The successful bidder will enable AROS to meet its objectives and support AROS to become a fully independent body. It will house senior staff (appointed by the advisory group) to lead the AROS workplan.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751720
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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