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Research on the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme in the context of devolved disability benefits

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the procurement of research services titled "Research on the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme in the context of devolved disability benefits". The procurement process was completed on 5th June 2023, and the buying organisation is the Scottish Government based in Edinburgh, UK. The industry category is services related to "General public services" and "Environmental protection". The procurement method used was an open procedure and the contract value is £46,588 GBP.

This tender opportunity for research services related to the AVE Scheme presents potential business growth opportunities for firms involved in social policy research, disability services, and consultancy in the public sector. Businesses with experience in evaluating public schemes, conducting policy impact assessments, and providing evidence-based recommendations would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The active procurement stage with deadlines approaching indicates an immediate window for businesses to engage with the Scottish Government and contribute to policy improvements in the field of disability benefits.

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Notice Title

Research on the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme in the context of devolved disability benefits

Notice Description

This specification sets out what is required for research to support an overall assessment of the Accessible Vehicle and Equipment Scheme with respect to people's entitlement and needs. The research will help Scottish Government to understand about the experiences of different groups in relation to the scheme and provide evidence to support and improve policy and practice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A research project that will feed into a policy impact evaluation of the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme in the delivery of the devolved disability benefits. The Scheme provides an equivalent to the Motability Scheme; it helps to provide disabled people in Scotland with access to vehicles or mobility equipment. This research is to be completed over approximately the next year and will provide insight into the views and experiences of different groups, including AVE scheme providers, disability benefit clients and dealers who work on behalf of providers.

Renewal: Optional extension of 8 weeks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000729091
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480517
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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,588 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20232 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jenny.lochhead@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312448132, +44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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