---
title: "BOS-Fund Manager for Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831457"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-05-11"
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# BOS-Fund Manager for Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831457

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement of a Fund Manager for the Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund, with Impact Funding Partners being awarded the contract. The procurement process falls under the services category and applied an open procedure. The contract is based in Glasgow, UKM region, covering the period from 1 May 2026 to 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extending it until no later than 31 December 2027. As part of the administration and management responsibilities, the Fund Manager will handle funding payments, capacity building, monitoring, and evaluation of related projects. A significant evaluation and a final report are expected by 30 June 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in fund management services, particularly those with expertise in overseeing social welfare programmes. SMEs such as Impact Funding Partners, which have demonstrated proficiency in managing social funds, could find opportunities for growth in similar procurement processes. Businesses interested in expanding their portfolio in public service management and those equipped to handle extensive monitoring and evaluation tasks will find such tenders attractive for long-term engagement and collaboration with government bodies. The framework agreement under which this contract is awarded can pave the way for future opportunities in government sectors addressing social issues.

## Notice

The Scottish Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Fund Manager to administer our Social Isolation and Loneliness (SIAL) Fund.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Fund Manager will undertake the administration and management - the payment of funding, including capacity building, and outcomes based monitoring and evaluation - of the projects / organisations to be funded under the Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund between 1 May 2026 - 31 March 2027. Following the end of the funding period (31 March 2027) the Service Provider will be required to undertake a full evaluation of the Fund with the issuing of a final report to the Scottish Government Contract Manager by 30 June 2027. This is a continuation of the existing Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund which has secured additional funding from 1 August 2026 to 31 December 2026.. The Contract will run from 1 May 2026 to 30 June 2027 with the option to extend for up to 6 months to a date no later than 31 December 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555553 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 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 | £109,624 |

## 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 | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPACT FUNDING PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555553

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555553
  BOS-Fund Manager for Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund - The Scottish Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Fund Manager to administer our Social Isolation and Loneliness (SIAL) Fund.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831457

## Provenance

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