Tender

Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers

LIFE CHANGES TRUST

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Tender

25 May 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Life Changes Trust is seeking tenders for the project titled "Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on social protection, and is aimed at improving quality of life and wellbeing across various thematic areas. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17:00 on 17 July 2017. The contract will be awarded following the bid opening on 18 July 2017, with services expected to commence on 1 September 2017 and run until 30 November 2017. Interested parties should note that the process is being conducted as an open procedure.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in research, social services, and community wellbeing. Organisations that possess expertise in creating evidence-based reports, particularly those with experience in themes such as individual empowerment, supportive relationships, and community engagement, will find this tender to be well-suited for them. Firms led by senior personnel with profound knowledge in these areas, alongside capable postgraduate staff for research tasks, will be particularly competitive in this tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers

Notice Description

The Trust wishes to commission Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers related to enabling improvements in quality of life and wellbeing across a range of inter-linked thematic areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust requires provision of Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers on each of the themes below (see supporting documents for further information). a) How empowering individuals supports their quality of life and wellbeing and how individual empowerment can be effectively enabled. b) How loving/caring/supportive relationships enhances people's quality of life and wellbeing and how such relationships can be effectively enabled. c) How inclusive and supportive communities can enhance people's quality of life and wellbeing and how such communities can be effectively enabled. d) How person-centred support and services can enhance people's quality of life and wellbeing and how such support and services can be effectively enabled. e) How "systems change" can enable transformational and sustainable improvements in people's quality of life and wellbeing. Two types of output are required for each of the above themes: Evidence Briefing(s) Briefings providing a critical overview of key evidence and knowledge gaps, including reference to: - human rights and equality - early action and prevention Evidence Briefings for themes (a)-(d) must make reference to: - the general population, including key life stages (childhood, young adulthood, middle and older age) - special needs (e.g. physical or mental impairment) - Trust beneficiary groups if there is relevant research. It is anticipated that Evidence Briefings will be in the region of 20-40 pages of A4 (excluding references) though this would be discussed at the time of appointment. Evidence Review Papers (required for themes (a)-(d) only) Papers critically outlining findings from published research and knowledge gaps relating to the Trust's beneficiary groups: - care experienced young people - people with dementia - unpaid carers of people with dementia. The length of these papers will be determined by the availability of relevant research and will be discussed further following appointment. Evidence Briefings and Review Papers must be written in clear, accessible language and be fully referenced (Harvard-style). Applicants may tender for the delivery of one or more Evidence Briefings and Review Papers in any theme or sub-theme. We welcome collaborative tenders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000497154
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284066
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIFE CHANGES TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
craig.currie@lifechangestrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412129600

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 4TT
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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