Planning

Strategic Needs Assessment

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council, a regional or local authority, based in Dumfries, UKM92, has initiated a strategic procurement process called "Strategic Needs Assessment" within the General public services category. The council is seeking a partner organisation to conduct qualitative research involving various local stakeholders to produce insights focused on Children with Disabilities and/or Additional Support Needs. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 1st November 2022.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses with expertise in qualitative research methodologies, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to collaborate with the Dumfries and Galloway Council. Companies with a track record in delivering similar projects and possessing a high-level understanding of partner organisations' business drivers can benefit from bidding on this tender. The emphasis is on providing evidence-based recommendations to support strategic decision-making in the context of child welfare and support services.

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Notice Title

Strategic Needs Assessment

Notice Description

We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced organisation to undertake qualitative and quantitative research, using all available local and national intelligence sources; to provide rich insights from a range of partners to produce our Strategic Needs Assessment for Children with Disabilities and/ or Additional Support Needs. This must include consideration of the views of local children and young people, parents and carers, and relevant local representative bodies through direct or indirect engagement. It is intended that this research will bring clarity to this complex area of work, through evidence-based analysis and insights, with a series of recommendations to be presented to inform strategic decision making. We are looking for a partner with the following skills and experience: Knowledge of, and key skills associated with, qualitative research methodologies and methods. A credible track record in designing, undertaking, analysing, interpreting and dissemination qualitative research ensuring validity and reliability and upholding ethical principles. Demonstrable creative approaches to undertaking qualitative research. Ability to conceptualise and develop a framework to organise the current availability of data and its uses. Ability to undertake thematic analysis and interpretation, to report the story, establish what resources are already available and present a gap analysis. Ability to utilise a range of appropriate tools/ techniques to conduct interviews with stakeholders/partners. Credibility and experience of working and engaging partners at a senior level. A high-level understanding of partner organisations' business and policy drivers

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced organisation to undertake qualitative and quantitative research, using all available local and national intelligence sources; to provide rich insights from a range of partners to produce our Strategic Needs Assessment for Children with Disabilities and/ or Additional Support Needs. This must include consideration of the views of local children and young people, parents and carers, and relevant local representative bodies through direct or indirect engagement. It is intended that this research will bring clarity to this complex area of work, through evidence-based analysis and insights, with a series of recommendations to be presented to inform strategic decision making. We are looking for a partner with the following skills and experience: Knowledge of, and key skills associated with, qualitative research methodologies and methods. A credible track record in designing, undertaking, analysing, interpreting and dissemination qualitative research ensuring validity and reliability and upholding ethical principles. Demonstrable creative approaches to undertaking qualitative research. Ability to conceptualise and develop a framework to organise the current availability of data and its uses. Ability to undertake thematic analysis and interpretation, to report the story, establish what resources are already available and present a gap analysis. Ability to utilise a range of appropriate tools/ techniques to conduct interviews with stakeholders/partners. Credibility and experience of working and engaging partners at a senior level. A high-level understanding of partner organisations' business and policy drivers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000708872
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461007
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Scott Greer
Contact Email
scott.greer@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HT
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461007
    Strategic Needs Assessment - We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced organisation to undertake qualitative and quantitative research, using all available local and national intelligence sources; to provide rich insights from a range of partners to produce our Strategic Needs Assessment for Children with Disabilities and/ or Additional Support Needs. This must include consideration of the views of local children and young people, parents and carers, and relevant local representative bodies through direct or indirect engagement. It is intended that this research will bring clarity to this complex area of work, through evidence-based analysis and insights, with a series of recommendations to be presented to inform strategic decision making. We are looking for a partner with the following skills and experience: Knowledge of, and key skills associated with, qualitative research methodologies and methods. A credible track record in designing, undertaking, analysing, interpreting and dissemination qualitative research ensuring validity and reliability and upholding ethical principles. Demonstrable creative approaches to undertaking qualitative research. Ability to conceptualise and develop a framework to organise the current availability of data and its uses. Ability to undertake thematic analysis and interpretation, to report the story, establish what resources are already available and present a gap analysis. Ability to utilise a range of appropriate tools/ techniques to conduct interviews with stakeholders/partners. Credibility and experience of working and engaging partners at a senior level. A high-level understanding of partner organisations' business and policy drivers

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