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25 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to engage a contractor for the "Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Literature Review" project, which aims to evaluate the governance and scrutiny of mental health services in Scotland, particularly focusing on secondary services. This open tender process is currently underway, with the submission deadline set for 8th December 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, requires delivery within Scotland, and contractors will submit proposals electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health research, social services, or public policy analysis to engage with a high-profile governmental review. Firms with experience in literature reviews, mental health services, or governance frameworks would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The review's findings will inform future policy developments, making this an influential project that could enhance a contractor's reputation while contributing to vital public sector improvements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Literature Review

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a rapid review of the literature relating to the governance and scrutiny of mental health services, with a primary focus on secondary mental health services. The aim of the work is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information about current scrutiny and governance of mental health services and highlight potential areas where changes could be made to improve these arrangements, drawing on good practice, found in mental health services and other relevant public services, locally, nationally and internationally.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a rapid review of the literature (including grey literature) relating to the governance and scrutiny of mental health services, with a primary focus on secondary mental health services. The aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information about current scrutiny and governance of mental health services and highlight potential areas where changes could be made to improve these arrangements, drawing on good practice, found in mental health services and other relevant public services, locally, nationally and internationally. The proposed literature review will establish current governance and scrutiny arrangements in Scotland, both at a local and national level, including the statutory roles, functions and powers of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, the Mental Welfare Commission, the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman and others, highlighting good practice where found. This review should also bring together international evidence and best practice, establishing what good scrutiny and assurance should look like for mental health services and wider public services within the Scottish context. The findings will be used to inform the development of new policy around scrutiny and assurance and changes to the powers of external scrutiny bodies. Where possible, we are looking for realistic and practical examples of how scrutiny and assurance can be improved, reflecting the key points made in David Strang's Independent Review of Mental Health Services in Tayside.

Renewal: Subject to agreement by the Scottish Government, there will be an option to extend the contract for a further month, until 31 May 2022 if unforeseen circumstances lead to delays in the delivery of outputs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000674828
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433923
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3DG
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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