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				Section one: Contracting authoritySection I: Contracting authorityone.1) Name and addressesI.1) Name and addressesScottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
Emailcampbell.forsyth2@gov.scot
Telephone+44 412425466
CountryUnited Kingdom
NUTS codeUKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)Main addresshttp://www.scotland.gov.uk
Buyer's addresshttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurementI.2) Information about joint procurementThe contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) CommunicationI.3) CommunicationThe procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authorityI.4) Type of the contracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activityI.5) Main activityGeneral public services
Section two: ObjectSection II: Objecttwo.1) Scope of the procurementII.1) Scope of the procurementtwo.1.1) TitleII.1.1) TitleIndependent Child Trafficking Guardians Service
Reference numberCASE/700982
two.1.2) Main CPV codeII.1.2) Main CPV code85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contractII.1.3) Type of contractServices
two.1.4) Short descriptionII.1.4) Short descriptionThe 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 an initial period of 36 months between 01 April 2025 and 31 March 2028, with the option to extend by up to a further 2 x 12 months periods. There will be a Contract Mobilisation period between contract signature and 31 March 2025.
two.1.5) Estimated total valueII.1.5) Estimated total valueValue excluding VAT: £11,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lotsII.1.6) Information about lotsThis contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) DescriptionII.2) Descriptiontwo.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)85312310 - Guidance services
85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
85321000 - Administrative social services
85320000 - Social services
85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
two.2.3) Place of performanceII.2.3) Place of performanceNUTS codes
UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurementII.2.4) Description of the procurementThe requirement is for the operation and management of an Independent Child Trafficking Guardian (ICTG) Service.
Independent Child Trafficking Guardians (also referred to as ?Guardians?) will be appointed by the Service Provider to provide support to unaccompanied children and young people arriving in Scotland and who may have been a victim of, or may be vulnerable to becoming a victim of, human trafficking.
The provision of the ICTG Service will fulfil the duty set out under Section 11 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015, through the development of an Independent Child Trafficking Guardian service, with a focus on prevention of re-trafficking.
two.2.5) Award criteriaII.2.5) Award criteriaQuality criterion - Name: UNDERSTANDING THE REQUIREMENT / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ICTG SERVICE / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF ICTGS / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: COMPLAINTS, MONITORING AND REPORTING / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: DATA MANAGEMENT / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: RISK ASSESSMENT AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: CONTRACT MOBILISATION AND TRANSITION OF CASES / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: CLIMATE EMERGENCY / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: COMMUNITY BENEFITS / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: FAIR WORK FIRST / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY (BCDR) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30 
two.2.6) Estimated valueII.2.6) Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: £11,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemII.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months36
This contract is subject to renewalYes
Description of renewalsThe Purchaser reserves the right extend the contract for a period of up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variantsII.2.10) Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about optionsII.2.11) Information about optionsOptions: Yes
Description of optionsThe contract value is not anticipated to exceed 11,000,000 GBP inclusive of optional extensions.
As a demand-led contract it is expected that the volume or scope of services is not fixed at the outset but instead fluctuates based on actual demand during the contract period.
In accordance with Regulation 72(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the volume of services may be modified at the sole discretion of the Purchaser from the estimated volume specified in the contract.
The Pricing Schedule of the Contract provides a mechanism to manage adjustment in the volume of services required.
two.2.13) Information about European Union FundsII.2.13) Information about European Union FundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical informationSection III. Legal, economic, financial and technical informationthree.1) Conditions for participationIII.1) Conditions for participationthree.1.2) Economic and financial standingIII.1.2) Economic and financial standingList and brief description of selection criteriaList and brief description of selection criteria:
4B.4 - Financial Ratios
4B.5.1a/b and 4B.5.2 - Insurance
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required4B.4 - Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of not less than 1.4
Current Ratio will be calculated as follows:
Total Current Assets divided by Total current liabilities.
There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
4B.5.1 - It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
4B.5.1a - Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance = 5,000,000 GBP
4B.5.1b - Employer?s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5,000,000 GBP
4B.5.2 - Public Liability Insurance (including Abuse Liability) = 5,000,000 GBP
three.1.3) Technical and professional abilityIII.1.3) Technical and professional abilityList and brief description of selection criteria4C.1.2 - Relevant Experience
4C.4 - Supply Chain Management/Tracking Systems Used
4C.8.1 - Average Annual Manpower
4C.8.2 - Number of Managerial Staff
4C.10 - Proportion (%) to be Sub-Contracted
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required4C.1.2 - Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in part II.2.4 of the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.
4C.4 - If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of:
a. their standard payment terms
b. ?95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year.
If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance.
Note:
Accepted evidence includes but is not limited to:
- extract of terms & conditions detailing standard payment terms
- a summarised accounts payable report showing payment on time performance
- credit report
4C.8.1 - Bidders will be required to confirm their average annual manpower for the last three years.
4C.8.2 - Bidders will be required to confirm their and the number of managerial staff for the last three years.
4C.10 - Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
three.2) Conditions related to the contractIII.2) Conditions related to the contractthree.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contractIII.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contractObligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. ProcedureSection IV. Procedurefour.1) DescriptionIV.1) Descriptionfour.1.1) Type of procedureIV.1.1) Type of procedureOpen procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative informationIV.2) Administrative informationfour.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participateIV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participateDate2 December 2024
Local time12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedIV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedEnglish
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tenderIV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tenderDuration in months: 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tendersIV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tendersDate2 December 2024
Local time12:00pm
Section six. Complementary informationSection VI. Complementary informationsix.1) Information about recurrenceVI.1) Information about recurrenceThis is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: October 2027, unless the contract is extended, in which case October 2029 will be the latest date. 
six.2) Information about electronic workflowsVI.2) Information about electronic workflowsElectronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional informationVI.3) Additional informationEconomic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Single Procurement Document will be scored on a pass/fail basis.
Award Criteria Questions can be found in the ITT together with the weightings.
Question scoring methodology for award criteria outlined in Invitation to Tender.
Bidders must complete the SPD (Scotland) to demonstrate adherence to the exclusion and selection criteria for this procurement.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27900. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: Community benefits have been considered and are not directly related to the type of services required. However, the standard information in the Scottish Government approach to community benefits will be inserted into the ITT and bidders will be asked to outline their approach to community benefits as a non-scored response. If successful, the winning bidder will be required to discuss the content of their community benefit proposal and agree a plan for the delivery of the agreed community benefits which will become a condition of the contract.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27900. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason:
Community benefits have been considered and are not directly related to the type of services required. However, the standard information on the Scottish Government approach to community benefits will be inserted into the ITT and bidders will be asked to outline their approach to community benefits as a non-scored response. If successful, the winning bidder will be required to discuss the content of their community benefit proposal and agree a plan for the delivery of the agreed community benefits which will become a condition of the contract.
(SC Ref:781637)
six.4) Procedures for reviewVI.4) Procedures for reviewsix.4.1) Review bodyVI.4.1) Review bodyEdinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Emailedinburgh@scottishcourts.gov.uk
Telephone+44 1312252525
CountryUnited Kingdom
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*Fecha Pub.: 31/10/2024
*Fuente ext: UK
*Enlace ext: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035294-2024