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PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF DECISION-MAKING, INCLUDING CONSULTATIONS, REVIEW PERIODS, AND REVIEWS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of research to inform the evaluation of decision-making, including consultations, review periods, and reviews in the context of devolved disability benefits. This contract falls under the industry category of General Public Services (CPV: 79400000) and involves engagement with individual applicants and Social Security Scotland's Case Managers. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £99,970, was signed on 10th December 2024. The contract performance is expected to start shortly and is aimed at providing timely and robust research on how policy changes in decision-making impact individuals' disability benefit experiences. The research will be carried out across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and analysis services, particularly those with experience in evaluating public policies and social services. SMEs, especially those based in the UK, with expertise in handling large-scale data analysis and working closely with government bodies, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract indicates the Scottish Government's commitment to basing policy decisions on empirical research, thus providing a steady stream of opportunities for research-focused enterprises aiming to support and influence public sector decision-making processes.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF DECISION-MAKING, INCLUDING CONSULTATIONS, REVIEW PERIODS, AND REVIEWS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake an evaluation of decision-making in the delivery of devolved disability benefits. The overall aim of the work is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust research on policy changes to decision-making and how these impact on individuals' disability benefit experiences. Engagement will be required with individual applicants and Social Security Scotland's Case Managers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake an evaluation of decision-making in the delivery of devolved disability benefits. The overall aim of the work is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust research on policy changes to decision-making and how these impact on individuals' disability benefit experiences. Engagement will be required with individual applicants and Social Security Scotland's Case Managers.

Renewal: while we do not intend to use them, two one-month contract extensions can be made available, if necessary, with no associated financial extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781882
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521161
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 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
beth.cocker@gov.scot, patrick.berry@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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