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Evaluation of Fair Start Scotland Employability Service Extension Period (April 2021 - March 2023)

THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the Evaluation of Fair Start Scotland Employability Service Extension Period (April 2021 - March 2023). The contract, valued at £60,000 GBP, was signed on 28th September 2022. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure for services. The buying organisation is The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract is currently active.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in primary research and evaluation services to engage with The Scottish Government. Companies in the services industry, particularly those experienced in conducting research and evaluations, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract focuses on contributing to the understanding of employability services' effectiveness in Scotland, enhancing policy development and service delivery. The key dates to note are the tender submission deadline on 1st September 2022 and the contract period from 12th September 2022 to 30th April 2023.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Fair Start Scotland Employability Service Extension Period (April 2021 - March 2023)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (Employability Division and Office of the Chief Economic Adviser) wishes to commission primary research activity as part of an ongoing evaluation of the process and outcomes from the devolved Scottish employability service Fair Start Scotland (FSS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this research commission is to contribute to the Scottish Government's understanding of the effectiveness of Fair Start Scotland via a robust, independent evaluation of the delivery process and outcomes for participants of Fair Start Scotland across Scotland during the FSS extension period (April 2021 - March 2023). All findings will enhance current understanding of what works in employment support for individuals and to the continuous improvement of policy and service delivery. Findings will also be used to help inform next steps regarding the provision of employability support in Scotland, particularly in relation to No One Left Behind approach. This commission will focus on fieldwork directed at gathering the views and experiences of FSS participants primarily. In particular, the views of individuals who face multiple and complex barriers and are therefore known to be further from the labour market as well as parents and those from families at highest risk of being affected by child poverty as defined by 'priority family groups'. It is anticipated that the research will comprise two broad elements: - Element 1: a large scale telephone survey of participants, and - Element 2: a programme of qualitative work with individual participants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000699366
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460839
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2022 - 30 Apr 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
THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.creamer@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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