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JESSICA (Scotland) Trust evaluation

FOUNDATION SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Foundation Scotland, involves the evaluation of the JESSICA (Scotland) Trust, which aims to assess a fund of £15 million awarded to support social enterprises in Scotland's most disadvantaged areas. The tender, titled "JESSICA (Scotland) Trust evaluation," falls under the services category and is currently at the contract award stage, with the contract signed on 1st March 2021. The evaluation will take place in Scotland, and the contract's total value is £24,810. Foundation Scotland operates out of Edinburgh, with key contacts available for inquiries.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social enterprise evaluation and consulting services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the social protection sector can leverage this contract, as it involves analysing the impact of funding and support provided to various social enterprises. The open procurement method allows for a range of participants, making it suitable for both large firms and small to medium-sized enterprises keen on competing for public contracts in Scotland.

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Notice Title

JESSICA (Scotland) Trust evaluation

Notice Description

JESSICA (Scotland) Trust was established in 2011. The Trust was granted 15 million GBP from the BIG Lottery Fund [now the National Lottery Community Fund] to invest in social enterprises in 13 of the most disadvantaged local authority areas across Scotland. When the Trust was established, it was agreed a full external evaluation would be commissioned towards the end of the initial ten-year period. An evaluation contract is now being let by Foundation Scotland on behalf of Resilient Scotland Limited, the corporate trustee of the JESSICA (Scotland) Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

JESSICA (Scotland) Trust was established in 2011. The Trust was granted 15 million GBP from the BIG Lottery Fund [now the National Lottery Community Fund] to invest in social enterprises in 13 of the most disadvantaged local authority areas across Scotland. When the Trust was established, it was agreed a full external evaluation would be commissioned towards the end of the initial ten-year period. An evaluation contract is now being let by Foundation Scotland on behalf of Resilient Scotland Limited, the corporate trustee of the JESSICA (Scotland) Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000639486
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411734
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,810 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 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
FOUNDATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8DL
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY FINANCE SOLUTIONS, UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402555
    JESSICA (Scotland) Trust evaluation - JESSICA (Scotland) Trust was established in 2011. The Trust was granted 15 million GBP from the BIG Lottery Fund [now the National Lottery Community Fund] to invest in social enterprises in 13 of the most disadvantaged local authority areas across Scotland. When the Trust was established, it was agreed a full external evaluation would be commissioned towards the end of the initial ten-year period. An evaluation contract is now being let by Foundation Scotland on behalf of Resilient Scotland Limited, the corporate trustee of the JESSICA (Scotland) Trust.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411734
    JESSICA (Scotland) Trust evaluation - JESSICA (Scotland) Trust was established in 2011. The Trust was granted 15 million GBP from the BIG Lottery Fund [now the National Lottery Community Fund] to invest in social enterprises in 13 of the most disadvantaged local authority areas across Scotland. When the Trust was established, it was agreed a full external evaluation would be commissioned towards the end of the initial ten-year period. An evaluation contract is now being let by Foundation Scotland on behalf of Resilient Scotland Limited, the corporate trustee of the JESSICA (Scotland) Trust.

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