Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 412425466
E-mail: marcia.broadfoot@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.gov.scot
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Children’s Service - Seeking Children’s Views
Reference number: Case 853667
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85311300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to provide a demand led service to engage with children (aged 12-15) to seek their views to support them to exercise their rights under the Education (Additional Support for Learning Act) 2004 (as amended) (the 2004 Act).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The expectation is that:
- the Service Provider will be required to put in place measures to ensure the service can be provided nationally.
- the Service Provider will seek the views of a child at the request of an education authority, the Additional Support Needs jurisdiction of the Health and Education Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (the Tribunal), a mediation provider, or independent adjudicator.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
11/11/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846300.
(SC Ref:846300)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/10/2026