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C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2019 at 00:00

Award

29 Apr 2019 at 00:00

Tender

24 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for the "C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation" in the services sector, specifically focused on general public services. The tender, currently at the award stage, aims to evaluate the impact of Scotland's Baby Box initiative, which provides essential items for newborns. The evaluation will involve research conducted with parents that have received the box and the professionals managing its delivery. The contract value amounts to £171,722, and was signed on 2nd April 2019. Key contact details include Alison Gardiner from the Scottish Government, reachable via email at alison.gardiner@gov.scot.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in policy research, particularly those with expertise in child and maternal health, to engage with the Scottish Government. With an open procurement method encouraging competition, firms that can demonstrate substantial experience in evaluating social programmes and possess the appropriate insurance and financial stability are particularly well-suited to participate. The evaluation could also benefit companies involved in service delivery analytics, underscoring the importance of quality research and stakeholder engagement in driving business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services wish to commission an evaluation of Scotland's Baby Box, which will focus on assessing the processes around delivering the Baby Box and on providing an indication of the impact of the Box on short and medium term outcomes. This will consist of research with both parents who have received a box and the workforce involved in delivering the Baby Box.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services wish to commission an evaluation of Scotland's Baby Box, which will focus on assessing the processes around delivering the Baby Box and on providing an indication of the impact of the Box on short and medium term outcomes. This will consist of research with both parents who have received a box and the workforce involved in delivering the Baby Box.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000571104
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355697
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,722 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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

IPSOS MORI SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343206
    C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation - The Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services wish to commission an evaluation of Scotland's Baby Box, which will focus on assessing the processes around delivering the Baby Box and on providing an indication of the impact of the Box on short and medium term outcomes. This will consist of research with both parents who have received a box and the workforce involved in delivering the Baby Box.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352785
    C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation - The Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services wish to commission an evaluation of Scotland's Baby Box, which will focus on assessing the processes around delivering the Baby Box and on providing an indication of the impact of the Box on short and medium term outcomes. This will consist of research with both parents who have received a box and the workforce involved in delivering the Baby Box.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355697
    C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation - The Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services wish to commission an evaluation of Scotland's Baby Box, which will focus on assessing the processes around delivering the Baby Box and on providing an indication of the impact of the Box on short and medium term outcomes. This will consist of research with both parents who have received a box and the workforce involved in delivering the Baby Box.

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