This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 09:07

Tender

02 May 2025 at 09:58

Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is overseeing the procurement process titled "DLEARN - Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Year 3 and 4 Evaluation", classified under the industry category of Social research services (CPV code 79315000). The process involves several stages, with a focus on evaluating the implementation of the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme for the years 2024 to 2026. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure and planned to involve services, is situated primarily in the UK, specifically addressing needs within the UKM region. The project has reached the award stage as of 14 August 2025, with the contract awarded to Ipsos (market research) Ltd, valued at £242,000. The procurement method ensures compliance with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses active in the realm of social research, evaluation consultancy, and related research services. Companies with robust research design, methodology capabilities, and skills in project management and organisational experience are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Firms that can effectively demonstrate their understanding of the requirement, manage risk assessment, and navigate ethical issues stand to gain a competitive edge. Moreover, businesses able to work within a supply chain and address the challenges of the climate change emergency will find valuable growth prospects through participation. Emphasising fair work practices, including real Living Wage payments, also aligns with tender requirements, offering a structured path for business growth in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DLEARN - Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Year 3 and 4 Evaluation

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking to commission an evaluation of years 3 and 4 (2024-2026) of the implementation of the Scottish Government's Whole Family Wellbeing Funding (WFWF) Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is seeking to commission an evaluation of years 3 and 4 (2024-2026) of the implementation of the Scottish Government's Whole Family Wellbeing Funding (WFWF) Programme. This evaluation will assess the extent to which the programme has achieved its intended impacts, provide analysis of the successes of and barriers to implementation, and inform on-going learning and policy development. This commission follows on from the year 1 evaluation conducted in 2022-23 and year 2 evaluation conducted in 2023-24.

Renewal: Initial duration will be 18 months with an option to extend the contract for up to an additional 2 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050376-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£242,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Aug 20251 years 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ipsos (market research) Ltd

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