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Research to inform development of a new NPI

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking research services to inform the development of a new National Performance Indicator (NPI) titled "Public services treat people with dignity and respect". The procurement process, which is currently in the Award stage, involved an open tendering method and was initiated on 13 September 2019. The bid submission period concluded on 7 October 2019, with the contract signed on 24 October 2019. The total value of the contract is £17,500, and the research is expected to be relevant primarily to a Scottish context, although submissions may include data from outside Scotland. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with capabilities in desk-based research. Companies focused on public service assessments, social research, or performance evaluation would be well-suited to engage in similar projects, leveraging their expertise to contribute to the assessment of public service quality in Scotland. The research findings are likely to impact various service sectors, thus opening avenues for businesses to showcase their research capabilities and enhance their portfolio within the public sector. 

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Notice Title

Research to inform development of a new NPI

Notice Description

Research to inform an approach to assessing the new National Performance Indicator (NPI) 'Public services treat people with dignity and respect'

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of research services to undertake primarily desk-based research to inform an approach to assessing the new National Performance Indicator (NPI) 'Public services treat people with dignity and respect'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000597801
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369956
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
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
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rebecca.middlemiss@gov.scot, william.maclean@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131, +44 1312447676

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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