Tender

Economic Evaluation of Fair Start Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

17 Nov 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking proposals for the "Economic Evaluation of Fair Start Scotland," a project aimed at assessing Scotland's first fully devolved employability service. This tender is currently in the award stage, with bids due by 4 January 2021. The procurement process is conducted under an open procedure and is valued at £40,000. The project is being handled from Edinburgh and pertains primarily to the health and general public services categories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on economic evaluation and employment support services. Companies with expertise in conducting robust economic analyses, particularly those experienced in assessing social programs and public services, would be well-positioned to compete. The evaluation aims to contribute to understanding effective employment support, making this an appealing contract for firms specialising in strategic consulting and economic research within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Economic Evaluation of Fair Start Scotland

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers wishes to commission an economic evaluation of Scotland's first fully devolved employability service, 'Fair Start Scotland'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers wishes to commission an economic evaluation of Scotland's first fully devolved employability service, 'Fair Start Scotland'. Fair Start Scotland (FSS) launched in April 2018 with an overall ambition to support people who want help to find work into sustained employment. The key focus for the service is to provide tailored and personalised support to those furthest removed from the labour market, such as those with health conditions or disabilities, the long-term unemployed, and those with other barriers to employment such as a lack of skills or confidence. The Scottish Government is already undertaking a wider (non-economic) evaluation of the Fair Start Scotland service with the first and second annual evaluation reports published on the Scottish Government website. This economic evaluation will be published alongside the third annual evaluation report in Autumn 2021. The primary aim of the economic evaluation is to help us understand the impact, performance, and value for money to the taxpayer of the FSS service. In addition, the economic evaluation should: - Contribute to our understanding of what works in employment support for individuals and to the continuous improvement of policy and service design. - Help ensure accountability and value for money from the procurement and management of future services from 2021 onwards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636218
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399833
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 1 Oct 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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