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Review of the Scottish Welfare Fund

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking proposals through an open tender for the "Review of the Scottish Welfare Fund," which includes conducting literature reviews, secondary data analysis, and primary research to evaluate the effectiveness of the Fund. This procurement falls under the services category, with a budget of £100,000. The tender period is currently active, and submissions must be made electronically by 29th November 2021, with the work required to be completed by December 2022. The review will encompass Scotland-wide evidence collection, ensuring comprehensive input from relevant jurisdictions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research, data analysis, or public policy evaluation. Companies that provide capabilities in conducting extensive literature reviews, managing stakeholder engagement, and delivering detailed reporting will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, organisations with experience in public sector projects are encouraged to engage, as this contract necessitates collaboration with an Advisory Group comprising government and third-sector representatives.

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Notice Title

Review of the Scottish Welfare Fund

Notice Description

Literature review, secondary data analysis, primary research to review the operation of the Scottish Welfare Fund

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Review of the Scottish Welfare Fund is a contracted piece of work to an organisation who will conduct an integrated programme of work including review of existing literature, secondary analysis of management data and primary research with Fund recipients and stakeholders. This will be to the effectiveness of the Fund in achieving its aims and make recommendation for future operation. The work will be overseen by an Advisory Group of key stakeholders from central and local government, and the third sector. Interim and full reports will be required and the work must be completed by December 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000670125
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440508
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 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
Jonathan Wright
Contact Email
jonathan.wright@gov.scot, sophie.stark@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131247556, +44 7833402235

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MORI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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