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Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

09 May 2025 at 10:29

Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is spearheading an independent evaluation project titled "Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support." The initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on evaluation consultancy. Situated in the UKM region, primarily Edinburgh, the procurement had reached the award stage with IFF Research Ltd. as the successful bidder. Initially tendered with an active status in December 2024, this contract aims to bolster Scotland’s dementia strategy through the provision of consultancy services over a contract period of 360 days, with a potential extension of three months. Key quality and price selection criteria are set at 75% and 25% respectively, with additional requirements for insurance coverage and subcontractor management. The tender was conducted using an open procedure aligned with CELEX regulations, affirming commitments under the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The final contract was signed on 9 April 2025, valued at £137,145.25.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy, research and development, and public service evaluation. The comprehensive assessment of the dementia post-diagnostic support policy aligns with a strategic need to adapt and improve service delivery mechanisms, allowing companies involved to potentially influence future policy planning. With subcontracting options available, businesses with capabilities in peer review, ethics consultancy, and strategic analysis are well-positioned to collaborate with the primary supplier, IFF Research Ltd., to deliver impactful outcomes. This tender underlines a notable demand for specialised expertise in integrating patient-centred approaches within public health frameworks, inviting enterprises to contribute to significant breakthroughs in Scotland’s dementia care policies.

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Notice Title

Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story and the accompanying first two-year Delivery Plan (2024-2026). One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. The findings from the evaluation will support decision making regarding the future direction of national PDS policy and/or the modification and widening out of existing PDS service models. It will also enable us to evidence the efficacy and potential for improvements to access, uptake and quality.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. Recognising the importance of getting it right for people following diagnosis, the following was set as a Local Delivery Plan (LDP) standard by Scottish Government and health boards: "People newly diagnosed with dementia will be offered a minimum of one year's post-diagnostic support, coordinated by a named link worker." Our ambition, set out in the new Dementia Strategy, is to ensure everyone who receives a diagnosis of dementia has equitable access to PDS, irrespective of where they live, how old they are, and what stage their dementia has progressed to. This support should also be person-centred, trauma-informed and responds to people's needs and preferences. The first 2-year Delivery Plan commits to an independent evaluation of Scotland's Post Diagnostic Support policy and delivery, including the perspective of people living with dementia and care partners/unpaid carers and those living in care homes. The evaluation will provide evidence of the value and impact of Post-Diagnostic Support to date, helping inform future PDS policy, service planning and practice. The evaluation aims are to: - Provide a comprehensive assessment of the current provision of PDS in relation to the expected outcomes set out in the Dementia Strategy. - Understand the variation in service delivery models and experiences of PDS, to provide insights into PDS delivery and impact. - Identify areas of learning and improvement to support progress towards the Dementia Strategy PDS outcomes, and inform decision making on policy and service delivery.

Renewal: An optional 3 month extension will be available to the purchasing authority to utilise at their discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c28e
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019994-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,145 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marc.jones@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

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