Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
Contact
Alison Gardiner
Telephone
+44 1312446007
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://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
https://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
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund
Reference number
517574
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Government is seeking applications from experienced fund administrators to manage our Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) from October 2021 to 31st March 2024, with potential for extension to 31st March 2026.
The purpose of the Workplace Equality Fund is to work with employers to address long standing barriers particular groups face in entering and progressing in the labour market so that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 75112100 - Administrative development project services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the Workplace Equality Fund is to work with employers to address long standing barriers particular groups face in entering and progressing in the labour market so that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Scottish Government are keen to ensure that our economy is representative of our society, and that we focus on delivering a fair and inclusive economic growth. This is particularly important as we recover from the economic impact of COVID-19 and the economic implications of Brexit.
The Workplace Equality Fund was launched in 2018 to support the delivery of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government (2016 & 17), Fair Work Framework, A fairer Scotland for all: race equality action plan and highlight report 2017-2021, Disability Delivery Action Plan; Scotland’s Labour Market Strategy and Fairer Scotland Action Plan. In addition it continues to support the delivery of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, Gender Pay Gap Action Plan, A Fairer Scotland for Older People – A Framework for Action, Disability Employment Action Plan, Fair Work Action Plan, Race Equality Framework, the Equally Safe strategy and delivery plan, Scotland’s strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls, and our Strategy for tackling social isolation.
The overall contract value includes for both the initial 3 year term and potential 2 year extension period.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Criteria / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2021
End date
31 March 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract may be extended by a period of up to 24 months, i.e. to 31st March 2026
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Bidders must refer to the SPD Bidders Guidance Instructions document concerning Section B, part IV, Economic and Financial Standing selection criteria. SPD (Scotland) Selection Criteria Section, question Section B, part IV, Economic and Financial Standing:
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
4B.4 - Bidders will be required to state the value of the following financial ratio for the last two years:
Type of Ratio: Current Ratio
Description: The ratio will be calculated as follows: total current assets divided by total current liabilities.
Minimum Requirement: 1.0
4B.5.1A, 4B.5.1B & 4B.5.2 - 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:
Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance: 5 000 000 GBP
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance: 5 000 000 GBP
Public Liability Insurance: 5 000 000 GBP
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Bidders must refer to the SPD Bidders Guidance Instructions document concerning Section C, part IV, Technical and Professional Ability selection criteria. SPD (Scotland) Selection Criteria Section, question Section C, part IV, Technical and Professional Ability:
4C.1.2 and 4C.10.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
4C.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 the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.
4C.10 - Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract (FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY).
Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19381. 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
(SC Ref:662979)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom