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Research, Evaluation & Engagement Partner(s) - Publicly Funded Advice Services

IMPROVEMENT SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement Service is overseeing a contract for the "Research, Evaluation & Engagement Partner(s) - Publicly Funded Advice Services," aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of publicly funded advice services in the UK. The procurement process was initiated through an open tender, with a total contract value of £20,000. The initial contract period spans from 1st April 2019 to 30th June 2019, with potential for further extensions. Bids were opened on 9th April 2019, and the final award was made on 15th April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consulting and research sectors, particularly those specialising in public services and stakeholder engagement. Companies with experience in conducting research, evaluation, and community engagement are well positioned to compete for the contract. Prospective suppliers may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have proven methods of engaging service users and stakeholders, thereby enabling them to contribute effectively to the Scottish Government's objectives in this realm.

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Notice Title

Research, Evaluation & Engagement Partner(s) - Publicly Funded Advice Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Government wishes to use the resources available for advice services to achieve the greatest impact possible. A range of research, evaluation and engagement work will be undertaken to help consider how this can best be achieved. This will include engaging key stakeholders that have knowledge of advice services, reviewing relevant research & evaluation evidence and engaging the views of existing - and potential - advice service users.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government wishes to use the resources available for advice services to achieve the greatest impact possible. A range of research, evaluation and engagement work will be undertaken to help consider how this can best be achieved. This will include engaging key stakeholders that have knowledge of advice services, reviewing relevant research & evaluation evidence and engaging the views of existing - and potential - advice service users. The work will entail a mix of research, evaluation and engagement work. The Brief is split into Part A - (Research & Evaluation) and Part B (Engagement). Consultants with relevant experience are invited to submit a proposal for Part A, Part B or both Parts A & B. The IS may appoint more than one consultant to help support this work. The initial commission will cover the period 1/4/19 - 30/6/19, with the strong likelihood of further contract(s) to be awarded beyond the initial period.

Renewal: The initial commission will cover the period 1/4/19 - 30/6/19, with the strong likelihood of further contract(s) to be awarded beyond the initial period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000579042
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351432
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

66 - Financial and insurance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrea.balogh@improvementservice.org.uk, business.support@improvementservice.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506282012

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6AX
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

3RD HORIZONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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