Fund Management Services - Workplace Equality Fund

Concepts

• workplace equality fund
• glasgow
• administration, defence and social security
• fund management services
• race equality action plan
• experienced fund administrators
• purpose of the workplace equality fund
• race equality framework
• scottish government
• delivery of the scottish government

Location

Scotland:

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Renewal Options

The contract may be extended by a period of up to 24 months, i.e. to 31st March 2026

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
• 75112100 - Administrative development project services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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)