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Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS)

Scottish Government · compiled

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Opportunity overview

We are seeking a Supplier who can operate in the anti-racism arena showing strong ties and commitment to anti-racism from a corporate level down to all levels of their organisation For avoidance of doubt the Host Organisation will be the Supplier. The Scottish Government (on the recommendation of the Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group and built from the recommendation from the Covid19 and Ethnicity Expert Reference Group) is seeking to contract with a host organisation for a period of two years to incubate the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) The AROS will be an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government and will deliver its mission and strategy through the governance of an Advisory Group. Scottish Government (the Buyer) are fully funding AROS. Therefore the commercial relationship will be between Scottish Government and the Supplier. Further information can be found on the Scottish Government’s website Developing National Anti-Racism Infrastructure: Interim Governance Group - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Anti-Racism Vison Mission and Anti-Racism Method and Structure documents. The Supplier must provide the following services: Administrative, Finance Human Resources including Recruitment (excludes employment) Operational Delivery Accommodation for AROS Staff and Recommendation Report The successful bidder will enable AROS to meet its objectives and support AROS to become a fully independent body. It will house senior staff (appointed by the advisory group) to lead the AROS workplan.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£2.8m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
23 Apr 2025
Award ID
018236-2025-668218-1
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UKM82, G4 0NT, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV72222300 — Information technology services
  • CPV75100000 — Administration services
  • CPV79621000 — Supply services of office personnel
  • CPV98340000 — Accommodation and office services

Lots

  • The Scottish Government (on the recommendation of the Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group and built from the recommendation from the Covid19 and Ethnicity Expert Reference Group) is seeking to contract with a host organisation for a period of two years to incubate the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS). The Host Organisation will be an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government for improvement of public Scottish institutions and will deliver its mission and strategy through the governance of an external Advisory Group Further information can be found on the Scottish Government’s website Developing National Anti-Racism Infrastructure: Interim Governance Group - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Anti Racism Vision Mission and Anti Racism Method and Structure documents. We are seeking a Supplier who can demonstrate they align with the values of the AROS, which include a commitment to antiracism, intersectional practice. This tender is for a Host Body to provide the infrastructure and personnel. Additional information: This contract may be extended by 3 months at the discretion of Scottish Ministers. The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
668218
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
2 Sept 2024, 14:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
2 Sept 2024, 14:00

Tender Period

Ends
2 Sept 2024, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2024, 00:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
It shall be a condition of the Contract that, if required by the Scottish Government, the appointed Service Provider shall deliver a validly executed Parent Company Guarantee in the form set out in the tender documents

Classification

Id
98340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Accommodation and office services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Minimum
Minimum level(s) of standards required: SPD 4B.4 Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of no less than 1.0. Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: net current assets divided by net current liabilities. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing. SPD Statement for 4B.5 It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any contract, the insurances indicated below: Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP Public Liability Insurance = 1 million GBP Professional Indemnity Insurance = 1 million GBP Insurance must be valid for 5 years after contract expiry date.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
The Scottish Government (on the recommendation of the Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group and built from the recommendation from the Covid19 and Ethnicity Expert Reference Group) is seeking to contract with a host organisation for a period of two years to incubate the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS). The Host Organisation will be an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government for improvement of public Scottish institutions and will deliver its mission and strategy through the governance of an external Advisory Group Further information can be found on the Scottish Government’s website Developing National Anti-Racism Infrastructure: Interim Governance Group - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) and Anti Racism Vision Mission and Anti Racism Method and Structure documents. We are seeking a Supplier who can demonstrate they align with the values of the AROS, which include a commitment to antiracism, intersectional practice. This tender is for a Host Body to provide the infrastructure and personnel. Additional information: This contract may be extended by 3 months at the discretion of Scottish Ministers. The evaluation consists of some minimum mandatory score of 2 questions. Bidders who fail to meet the mandatory score of 2 will not progress to the Price Quality Ratio evaluation and will score 0 for their commercial score.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Understanding the Requirement
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
Mobilisation
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 3
Name
Knowledge and Skills
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 4
Name
Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 5
Name
Climate Emergency
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 7
Name
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Name
Community Benefits
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 9
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM
Entry 3
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79621000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Supply services of office personnel
Entry 2
Id
75100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Administration services
Entry 3
Id
98340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Accommodation and office services
Entry 4
Id
72222300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Information technology services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1538
Name
Scottish Government

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G2 8LU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Contact

Name
Gary Crombie
Telephone
+44 7392287522
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-110976
Name
Sheriff Court House

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
27 Chamber Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheriff Court House
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-145810
Name
University of Strathclyde

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM82
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G4 0NT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Estates Services, 181 St James Road

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Strathclyde

Award information

Award 1
Id
018236-2025-668218-1
Status
active
Has Subcontracting
Yes

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-145810
Name
University of Strathclyde

Related lots

1

Subcontracting

Maximum Percentage
0.2
Minimum Percentage
0.2

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
018236-2025-668218-1
Status
active
Award ID
018236-2025-668218-1
Date Signed
24 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
2,826,472.75
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G2 8LU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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