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Evaluation of Child Poverty Pathfinders - Phase 1

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, as the buying organization, has awarded the contract for the "Evaluation of Child Poverty Pathfinders - Phase 1" to Rocket Science UK Ltd. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract is currently active. The contract was signed on September 5, 2022, with a total value of £91,412.5 GBP. The procurement stage was an open procedure in the services category. The specific aims of this evaluation work include defining Pathfinders, developing monitoring frameworks, and gathering process study information.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies interested in providing evaluation services within the child poverty field. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in social impact assessment, program evaluation, and data analysis would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract involves working with various partners across Scotland, including government agencies and local authorities, to assess the effectiveness of child poverty intervention programs. Key dates for this contract include bid opening on August 15, 2022, and completion of the final report in March 2023.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Child Poverty Pathfinders - Phase 1

Notice Description

The specific aims of this first phase of evaluation work are to: 1. To clearly define each of the Pathfinders and to work with partners to develop a clear theory of change 2. To develop a monitoring framework clearly setting out what data will need to be collected for each of the Pathfinders to support effective evaluation 3. To gather process study information on the early implementation and delivery of the Pathfinder interventions 4. To produce an evaluability assessment for the longer term process, impact evaluation and economic evaluation expected to begin in 2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

The pathfinders are initiatives of Best Start: Bright Futures, the second Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan. The Dundee pathfinder is a joint initiative with Dundee City Council, the Scottish Government and the Department of Work and Pensions working with parents looking for employment. The Glasgow pathfinder is a joint initiative of the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, CoSLA and the Improvement Service, pioneering joint services operating the "No Wrong Door" approach. The contractor will be required to work with pathfinders to define the chain of objectives in a Theory of Change, build a monitoring framework, gather baseline process study information and produce an evaluability assessment for longer term use in the pathfinders, and applicability across Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000699248
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465569
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,412 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
5 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
Abbie Welsh
Contact Email
abbie.welsh@gov.scot, caitlin.frail@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133, +44 1412425466

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, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM82 Glasgow City

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKET SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453200
    Evaluation of Child Poverty Pathfinders - Phase 1 - Phase 1 has four key objectives 1. To clearly define each of the Pathfinders and to work with partners to develop a clear theory of change 2. To develop a monitoring framework clearly setting out what data will need to be collected for each of the Pathfinders to support effective evaluation 3. To gather baseline process study information on the early implementation and delivery of the Pathfinder interventions 4. To produce an evaluability assessment for the longer term process, impact and economic evaluation expected to begin in 2023
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454094
    Evaluation of Child Poverty Pathfinders - Phase 1 - The specific aims of this first phase of evaluation work are to: 1. To clearly define each of the Pathfinders and to work with partners to develop a clear theory of change 2. To develop a monitoring framework clearly setting out what data will need to be collected for each of the Pathfinders to support effective evaluation 3. To gather process study information on the early implementation and delivery of the Pathfinder interventions 4. To produce an evaluability assessment for the longer term process, impact evaluation and economic evaluation expected to begin in 2023
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465569
    Evaluation of Child Poverty Pathfinders - Phase 1 - The specific aims of this first phase of evaluation work are to: 1. To clearly define each of the Pathfinders and to work with partners to develop a clear theory of change 2. To develop a monitoring framework clearly setting out what data will need to be collected for each of the Pathfinders to support effective evaluation 3. To gather process study information on the early implementation and delivery of the Pathfinder interventions 4. To produce an evaluability assessment for the longer term process, impact evaluation and economic evaluation expected to begin in 2023

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