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20 Nov 2024 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for research services in the social research domain under the title "Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE POLICY AREA OF SPECIAL RULES FOR T...". This contract pertains to the evaluation of the Special Rules for Terminal Illness (SRTI) in the delivery of devolved disability benefits. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with a contract amounting to £45,825 being awarded on 20th November 2024. The project completion deadline is set for 5th February 2025, and the successful bidder is KSO Research Limited, based in Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those with experience in policy evaluation and disability benefits. Successful execution of such projects can enhance the contractor's portfolio and reputation with governmental clients, potentially leading to further similar opportunities. Businesses with strong analytical capabilities, an understanding of disability policies, and a track record of delivering timely and robust research would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE POLICY AREA OF SPECIAL RULES FOR T...

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake research to inform an evaluation of Special Rules for Terminal Illness (SRTI) in the delivery of devolved disability benefits.The overall aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust research on how changes to SRTI have been experienced by clients and clinicians, and to assess whether it is meeting its policy commitments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780948
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518733
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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,825 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 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

Clackmannanshire Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Lothian Health Board

NHS Tayside

Quality Meat Scotland

SRUC

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Government- SASA

Scottish Police Authority

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
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
19
Supplier Names

AECOM Ltd

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Artscape Gardens

Astell Scientific Ltd

ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way)

EssenceMediaCom

Forth Environment Link

Hamilton Waste and Recycling Ltd

IOPT Limited

KSO Research Limited

Langstane

LeMaitre Vascular Limited

Mathers Dairy Utensils Ltd

Orangetek Ltd

Pick Everard

Richard Irvin FM Limited

The Keil Centre

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Venesky Brown Ltd

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