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RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE CASE TRANSFER PROCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SOCIAL SECURITY DIRECTORATE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government Social Security Directorate has recently completed a procurement process for the research project titled "RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE CASE TRANSFER PROCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS". The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contracting authority was looking for services related to the transfer of benefit recipients. The procurement was for a large research project focusing on disability benefits and was carried out in Scotland. The contract was awarded to Ipsos MORI Scotland, with a contract value of £59,831.61 GBP signed on 21st December 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those experienced in social security and disability benefits evaluation, to compete for a significant government contract. The tender process has now been completed, but future similar opportunities may arise within the public sector. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the social welfare sector in Scotland should monitor upcoming tenders from the Scottish Government Social Security Directorate for potential growth and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE CASE TRANSFER PROCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS

Notice Description

Research to inform the evaluation of the Case Transfer Process of benefit recipients from the UK Government benefits to new devolved disability benefits

Lot Information

Lot 1

Research to be designed, carried out and report on, with recipients of disability benefits undergoing the case transfer process. Further work with Social Security Scotland and third-sector advocacy organisations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000710356
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468388
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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,831 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 SOCIAL SECURITY DIRECTORATE
Contact Name
Jonathan Wright
Contact Email
jonathan.wright@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7833402235

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MORI SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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