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Independent Child Trafficking Guardians Service

Scottish Government · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:05.

Opportunity overview

The 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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Aberlour Child Care Trust

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£11m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
4 Mar 2025
Award ID
012470-2025-CASE/700982-1
Status
active
Location
Stirling, UKM, FK8 1QZ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services
  • CPV85311300 — Welfare services for children and young people
  • CPV85312000 — Social work services without accommodation
  • CPV85312310 — Guidance services
  • CPV85312400 — Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
  • CPV85320000 — Social services
  • CPV85321000 — Administrative social services

Lots

  • The 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.£11m

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CASE/700982
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
2 Dec 2024, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
October 2027, unless the contract is extended, in which case October 2029 will be the latest date.

Expected award period

Starts
2 Dec 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
2 Dec 2024, 12:00

Communication

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related 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
Type
economic
Minimum
4B.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
Description
List and brief description of selection criteria: 4B.4 - Financial Ratios 4B.5.1a/b and 4B.5.2 - Insurance

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
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 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.
Description
4C.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

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The 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.

Value

Amount
11,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The 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.

Renewal

Description
The Purchaser reserves the right extend the contract for a period of up to 24 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
UNDERSTANDING THE REQUIREMENT
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ICTG SERVICE
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 3
Name
RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF ICTGS
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 4
Name
COMPLAINTS, MONITORING AND REPORTING
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 5
Name
DATA MANAGEMENT
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
RISK ASSESSMENT AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Name
CONTRACT MOBILISATION AND TRANSITION OF CASES
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 8
Name
CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 9
Name
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 10
Name
FAIR WORK FIRST
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 11
Name
BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY (BCDR)
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 12
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85312310
Scheme
CPV
Description
Guidance services
Entry 2
Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people
Entry 3
Id
85312000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 4
Id
85321000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Administrative social services
Entry 5
Id
85320000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social services
Entry 6
Id
85312400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

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

Telephone
+44 412425466
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-404
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
27 Chambers Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 1312252525
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-142643
Name
Aberlour Child Care Trust

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Stirling
Postal Code
FK8 1QZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Kintail House, Forthside Way

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Aberlour Child Care Trust

Award information

Award 1
Id
012470-2025-CASE/700982-1
Status
active
Has Subcontracting
Yes

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-142643
Name
Aberlour Child Care Trust

Related lots

1

Subcontracting

Description
Aberlour Child Care Trust will subcontract certain strategic and policy elements, as well as a portion of ancillary support to Scottish Refugee Council.
Maximum Percentage
0.02
Minimum Percentage
0.02

Value

Amount
220,000
Currency
GBP

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
012470-2025-CASE/700982-1
Status
active
Award ID
012470-2025-CASE/700982-1
Date Signed
4 Mar 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
11,000,000
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.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04b2d7-2025-04-02T11:40:28+01:00compiled ·