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The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020- 2024.
Safeguarders are appointed by children’s hearings or sheriffs where there is a requirement to safeguard the interests of the child in the proceedings. The Safeguarders provides the hearing and/or court with an independent assessment of what is in the child’s best interest. Safeguarders are a well-established and valued element of the Children’s Hearings System providing independent scrutiny of assessments and plans for children.
The Contractor will be responsible for the recruitment of Safeguarders and will manage, and be responsible for, recruitment activity required to ensure sufficient numbers of suitable Safeguarders are available to meet demand throughout Scotland. The Contractor will be required to maintain records of all recruitment activity.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children 1st | 07576927 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 1 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £3,049,862 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Children 1st | complete |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £22,829,548 in 357 payments (over £25k) from Scottish Government, Department for Work and Pensions (2014-07-01 to 2025-03-27). View full payment history →