Tender Results of Scottish Government

National Safeguarders Panel Management Service-(SC Ref:768053) The requirement is for the operation and management of a National Panel of Safeguarders known as the ‘Safeguarders Panel’. Safeguarders are appointed by children’s hearings or sheriffs where there is a requirement to safeguard the interests of the child in the proceedings. The Safeguarder provides the hearing and/or court with an independent assessment of what is in the child’s best interest. Safeguarders are independent from all other agencies involved in the Children’s H...

Award of Consultation Analysis for: United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Act 2024-The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that children’s rights are respected, protected and fulfilled. The UNCRC Act was approved by the Scottish Parliament on 7 December 2023 and received Royal Assent on 16 January 2024. The Act is a landmark piece of legislation that incorporated the UNCRC into Scots law to the maximum extent of the Scottish Parliament’s powers – signalling a revolution in children’s rights in Scotland.The overall aim of the contract is to produce a clear and concise ...

Award of Provision of an independent Evaluation of Aquaculture Fish Farm Consenting Pilot Sites (...-The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate wish to commission an independent evaluation of aquaculture consenting pilot sites in Highland and Shetland Council areas. The pilots will test a new management process for pre-application activities within the existing fish farm consenting process, with a view to exploring alignment and processes beyond pre-application in future, delivering a 2023/24 Programme for Government commitment.The successful contractor will evaluate the effective...

Provision of Research Support to the Child Poverty Accelerator Fund-(SC Ref:748714) Scottish Government wishes to commission a research project to support the evaluation of the Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund. The aim of the research project is to develop an evaluation framework for the Fund, and to provide evaluation support to local areas to ensure the successful implementation of ongoing monitoring and evaluation across the local projects.

Charters for Passive Acoustic Monitoring Servicing across Scotland-(SC Ref:748185) Marine Scotland (MS) invites a tender from work boats to undertake deployment and recovery of monitoring equipment and acoustic monitoring equipment.

Short term economic and social research support on peatlands, biodiversity and water-(SC Ref:748411) The Scottish Government’s Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services Division wishes to procure economic analysis and modelling to support policy development on peatlands, water and biodiversity. The supplier will be asked to provide economic analysis and modelling to support Scottish Government analysts with economic appraisal and research synthesis to inform the development of future policies on peatlands, biodiversity and water.

Overhaul of Vessel Crane on MPV Hirta and Vessel Crane Maintenance-Marine Scottland requires two activities a) crane overhaul on board MPV Hirta to take place along side its refit at the refit yard appointed. The refit is 14 days so there may be a requirement to remove crane before or replace after and b) maintenance of vessel cranes on board its vessels during their refits. SPD will be scored on a pass/fail basis. Question scoring methodology for Award Criteria outlined in Invitation to Tender. 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstr...

Project Delivery Training Framework-The Project Delivery Profession is a network of professionals in government who are involved with the delivery of projects, programmes and portfolios. The framework agreement provides project delivery learning, including accredited/certified training. It is an integral part of our development strategy to strengthen project delivery capability in central government and ensures that learning opportunities best support the learning needs of staff. This Procurement is subject to the Light Touch R...

THE PROVISION OF A HEAT IN BUILDINGS SCOTLAND NATIONAL SCHEME QUALITY ASSURANCE AND AUDIT (QAA)-The Scottish Government intended to procure a contract for a managing agent to deliver a new national scheme (“the scheme”) as part of its Heat in Buildings Programme. Question Scoring Methodology for Award Criteria is outlined in invitation to tender documents Please note there are minimum requirements concerning Cyber Security for this contract. Tenderers are also asked to confirm that they will pay staff that are involved in the delivery of services under the contract at least the real liv...

THE PROVISION OF A HEAT IN BUILDINGS SCOTLAND NATIONAL SCHEME QUALITY ASSURANCE AND AUDIT (QAA)-The Purchaser required the provision of Quality Assurance and Audit (QAA) services under this Contract to support delivery of the Heat in Buildings new national scheme. The purpose of this service is to give the Purchaser confidence that the services provided, and the installation of measures undertaken by the Managing Agent of the Heat in Buildings National Scheme, are compliant to the contract. The new National Scheme, which is the successor to Warmer Homes Scotland concerns the...