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09 Oct 2024 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, has commissioned a research project titled "Award of Review of Scottish Recommended Allowance for Foster and Kinship Carers". This contracting process is categorised under services, focusing on research and social research services. Key dates include the tender period starting on 10th July 2024 and ending on 4th March 2025. The awarded contract, signed on 10th July 2024, involves KSO Research Limited. The project aims to collect data on the implementation of the Scottish Recommended Allowance (SRA) for foster and kinship carers to ensure consistency and transparency across payments made to caregivers, thereby meeting the policy objectives. This project will be primarily conducted in Scotland, with critical activities centred in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and policy evaluation to grow by contributing to a high-impact governmental project. Organisations with expertise in social research, data collection, and policy analysis are well-suited to compete for such contracts, enabling them to showcase their ability to influence policy decisions and improve social systems. Participation in this project can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies, providing avenues for future collaborative opportunities and contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Review of Scottish Recommended Allowance for Foster and Kinship Carers

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a research project to collect data on the implementation of the Scottish Recommended Allowance for Foster and Kinship Carers (SRA).The aim of the work is to collect data on whether the implementation of the SRA has achieved its policy intent, by bringing consistency and transparency to the allowances paid to foster and kinship carers, and ensuring that all caregivers, no matter where they live, receive at least a set rate to cover the costs of the child they are looking after.The proposed research will provide a final report and accessible summary, the findings of which will be disseminated within Scottish Government as well as published externally. The findings will be used to feed into the overall evaluation of the SRA, understand the impact for foster and kinship families, inform adjustments to delivery and help with design and development of future policy action.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769807
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515879
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

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20242 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
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Clyde Valley Housing Association Limited

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

Forestry and Land Scotland

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Moray Council

NHS Highland

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Police Authority

Skills Development Scotland Ltd

Social Security Scotland

South Ayrshire Council

Stirling Council

Tayside Contracts

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of Dundee

University of Stirling

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
55
Supplier Names

AECOM

Abercromby Vending Ltd

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Agricar Ltd

Anderson Strathern LLP

Auto Windscreens Services Limited

BSE Skills

Cogent Skills

Connected Transport Planning

D&J Taxis

David Morton (Larbert) Ltd

Diack & Macaulay Ltd

Doccla UK Ltd

Eazy coach hire

Energy & Utility Skills

Enginuity

Ernst & Young LLP (EY)

FES

H2o Cost Reduction Services Limited T/A H2o Legionella Control Services

Harvey Nash Limited

II Aspire Limited

Indespension Ltd.

Instructus Group

Ipsos MORI

KSO Research Limited

Lantra

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

Leith Creative Agency Ltd (T/A Leith Agency)

McTaggart Construction Ltd

NSAR

National Skills Academy for Food & Drink

New Verve Consulting Ltd

ODAG Consultants Limited

Palfinger Marine

Pat Munro Construction Ltd

Phoenix Software

R B Wilson (Electrical) Ltd

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Ryden

Scot J C B Limited

Screenskills

Security Plus + Limited

Skills Active and Habia

Softcat Plc

Sological Solutions / GIS247

Technogym UK Ltd

The Community Connections Education & Wellbeing Group

The Diffley Partnership

The Institute of the Motor Industry

The Lines Between Ltd.

The Workforce Development Trust Limited

Venesky Brown Ltd

Venesky-Brown Recruitment

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd

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