Award

Replacement of RESAS Research Delivery

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2021 at 00:00

Tender

07 Oct 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting an open tender for the "Replacement of RESAS Research Delivery" project, which falls under the services category. This procurement process is currently active, with the tender submission deadline set for 11th November 2020, and the award period beginning shortly thereafter. The project necessitates a cost-effective performance management and research evaluation framework to avoid placing excessive demands on either the RESAS funders or the MRP researchers. The procurement is being executed according to the open procedure, with a total budget of £340,000 allocated for the initial five years, including an option for a two-year extension.

This tender presents an excellent business opportunity for firms specialising in research delivery and performance management services. Businesses that demonstrate sound financial standing, appropriate insurance coverage, and the expertise to comply with minimum security requirements will be well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on quality and technical capability in the award criteria, companies that can deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions are likely to thrive in this competitive bidding environment.

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Notice Title

Replacement of RESAS Research Delivery

Notice Description

- A cost-effective performance management and research evaluation framework is required, which does not overburden either RESAS as funders or MRP researchers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A cost-effective performance management and research evaluation framework is required, which does not overburden either RESAS as funders or MRP researchers.

Renewal: An option of a two year extension will be available subject to performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000631289
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406360
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£285,940 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
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
Susan Hampshire
Contact Email
delegatedpurchasing@gov.scot, susan.hampshire@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420301, +44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERFOLIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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