Award

Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO 'SELDOM HEARD' GROUPS WITHIN THE SCOTTISH SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

27 Jun 2024 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of research into 'seldom heard' groups within the Scottish social security system. The tender, titled "Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO 'SELDOM HEARD' GROUPS WITHIN THE SCOTTISH SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM", falls under the main procurement category of services. The procurement stage was initiated as a tender, with a tender period starting on March 11, 2023, and ending on August 3, 2024. The contract was signed on March 11, 2023, with a total contract value of £24,998. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government located in Glasgow.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Businesses interested in providing systematic analysis on social security barriers faced by 'seldom heard' groups would be well-suited to compete. The contract aims to help develop bespoke approaches to support marginalized communities in accessing their social security entitlements. The National Centre for Social Research was awarded the contract, marking a significant step towards addressing social security challenges in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO 'SELDOM HEARD' GROUPS WITHIN THE SCOTTISH SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM

Notice Description

A desk-based review around 'seldom heard' groups within the Scottish social security system. The purpose of this review will be to provide the Scottish Government with systematic analysis around the groups of people most likely to face significant barriers in accessing social security support they are entitled to. It is expected the review will examine existing evidence to identify specific seldom heard groups and provide detail on key barriers facing take-up of social security. The conclusions from this research will inform work to develop bespoke, person-centred, approaches to ensure these communities are supported to access their social security entitlements.Further information is outlined in the specification. Outputs are required by February 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745245
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508484
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,998 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Marine Directorate
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

BRIGHTSOLID

COMMUNICATION INCLUSION PEOPLE

DALES MARINE SERVICES

GET UP TO SPEED

MACKAY MARINE SERVICES

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

THE LINES BETWEEN

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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