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Qualitative Research to inform the Evaluation of Universal Credit Scottish choices

Scottish Government Social Security Analysis, Forecasting and Evaluation

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2020 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Mar 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government Social Security Analysis, Forecasting and Evaluation, which has issued a tender titled "Qualitative Research to inform the Evaluation of Universal Credit Scottish choices." This tender falls under the services industry category and is set in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a significant contract value of £70,000. The tender submission period ended on 1st April 2020, and bids were opened on the same date. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for market research and consultancy firms specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in qualitative research methodologies. Companies that can demonstrate capability in evaluating public welfare systems and engaging with both recipients and service providers would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With a total of 11 bids received, including significant participation from small and medium enterprises, there is a competitive landscape for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in public sector contracts such as this.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualitative Research to inform the Evaluation of Universal Credit Scottish choices

Notice Description

A research project to gather evidence on the experience of Universal Credit recipients in Scotland with regard to Scottish choices - flexibilities with respect to more frequent payments of Universal credit, and payment of rent direct to landlords. Additionally there will be research with landlords on their experience of direct payments faciliated by Scottish choices

Lot Information

Lot 1

A research project to gather evudebce on the experience of Universal Credit recipients in Scotland with regard to Scottish choices - flexibilities with respect to more frequent payments of Universal credit, and payment of rent direct to landlords. Additionally there will be research with landlords on their experience of direct payments faciliated by Scottish choices. Recipients will be asked about their experience of applying for Scottish choices, and the resulting impact this has had on the financial status

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000609603
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388254
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20206 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government Social Security Analysis, Forecasting and Evaluation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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
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

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