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Economic Evaluation of Fair Start Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, is currently conducting an open procurement process for the tender titled "Economic Evaluation of Fair Start Scotland." This initiative aims to commission an economic evaluation of Scotland's first fully devolved employability service, Fair Start Scotland (FSS). The tender period is set to conclude on 8 February 2021, with the evaluation report published alongside the third annual evaluation report in Autumn 2021. The total value of the contract is approximately £40,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1 March 2021 and conclude by 15 October 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in economic evaluations and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in analysing employability services or those focusing on social impact assessments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can demonstrate an understanding of the specific needs of employment support for individuals who face barriers to the labour market.

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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' (FSS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fair Start Scotland 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 Fair Start Scotland 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-r6ebe6-0000641360
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408689
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
SME

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
£39,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 6-12 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
maisy.best@gov.scot, morepowersprocurement@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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