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title: "DSF-Cashback for Communities Delivery Partner"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830021"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# DSF-Cashback for Communities Delivery Partner

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830021

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to Inspiring Scotland for the "DSF-Cashback for Communities Delivery Partner" project. This procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at fund management for Phase 7 of the Cashback for Communities programme. Located in the UKM region, specifically Glasgow, the contract period extends from 15th April 2026 to 30th September 2029, with the possibility of extensions. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, and the contract status is now active following its signing on 20th April 2026. This initiative is aligned with youth and adult justice strategies, focusing on projects that support young people at risk, through various avenues like sport and family support.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in fund management and those focused on community and youth projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, particularly those capable of providing compliance, performance management, and project evaluation services. The role also involves subcontracting opportunities, such as website management and external evaluation support, which may appeal to technology firms and evaluation experts. Engaging in this project can enhance a business's portfolio in public service delivery and community development, expanding their market reach and potentially leading to further government contracts.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract with an external service provider for the provision of fund management services for Phase 7 of the Cashback for Communities programme. The contract is for a period of 42 months from 15th April 2026 until 30th September 2029. The contract may be extended on more than one occasion, provided that any extension period will not be less than one month and the total duration of all extension periods shall not exceed twelve months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CashBack for Communities is a Scottish Government programme which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) into projects delivering positive futures for our young people. The programme is aligned with key youth and adult justice strategies and uses assets recovered to grant fund early intervention and preventative projects that target young people (age 10-25) most at risk of becoming involved with ant-social behaviour or crime. Programme work includes youth work, sport, family support and expanding young people's opportunities to develop their interests and skills. The Service Provider will support the delivery of Phase 7 of the Cashback for Communities programme until the end of September 2029. This will include providing CashBack partners with support and advice relating to the core functions they must undertake under the Cashback programme, including compliance, performance management, finance, administration, learning and insight, communications and evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555385 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,266,167 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555385

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555385
  DSF-Cashback for Communities Delivery Partner - The Scottish Government has awarded a contract with an external service provider for the provision of fund management services for Phase 7 of the Cashback for Communities programme. The contract is for a period of 42 months from 15th April 2026 until 30th September 2029. The contract may be extended on more than one occasion, provided that any extension period will not be less than one month and the total duration of all extension periods shall not exceed twelve months.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830021

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