Tender

Research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for 'Research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships' under the industry category of general public services. The contracting authority, located in Glasgow, is seeking an external service provider to assist in a national evaluation programme. This programme involves working with local partners to collect, reflect, and share data to determine the programme's effectiveness in improving public service design and family outcomes. The tender is in the active stage with a closing date for submissions on 3rd December 2024 at noon, and the contract period will commence on 13th January 2025, ending on 31st March 2026. The budget assigned for this project is £113,000, and the procurement method being used is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research, evaluation, and public service improvement consultancy to expand their operations. Companies experienced in collaborative frameworks and data management, capable of providing a structured approach to monitoring and evaluating public programmes, would be well-suited to compete. The project's scope includes the development of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework, local partner support, data synthesis, and primary research, making it an attractive prospect for firms eager to demonstrate their expertise in driving effective public service delivery. The servicing organisation must meet specific insurance and technical criteria, including professional risk indemnity and a robust supply chain management system with prompt payment protocols.

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Notice Title

Research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking an external Service Provider to provide research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships. Specifically, the Service Provider is required to support a national evaluation of the programme that works collaboratively with local partners to shape and co-ordinate data collection, reflection, learning and knowledge sharing and builds an understanding of whether and how the programme as a whole is effective in achieving changes in public service design and delivery and ultimately better outcomes for families.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We anticipate that the work will comprise four key workstreams: 1) Development of an overall monitoring and evaluation framework for the Fairer Future Partnerships programme, incorporating a range of outcomes, indicators and data sources, that can provide evidence of the effectiveness of the overall approach; 2) Provision of support to local partners in order to: a) enable the partnerships to collect good quality data that can evidence their agreed outcomes and impact, and b) facilitate ongoing evidence gathering, reflection, learning and knowledge sharing among partnerships; 3) Synthesis of data, evidence and learning collected by local partnerships to provide an overview of delivery models, programme reach and short- to medium-term outcomes; 4) Primary research with local partnerships and national stakeholders to explore key delivery challenges and the overall effectiveness of the partnership approach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782268
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518177
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518177
    Research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships - The Scottish Government is seeking an external Service Provider to provide research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships. Specifically, the Service Provider is required to support a national evaluation of the programme that works collaboratively with local partners to shape and co-ordinate data collection, reflection, learning and knowledge sharing and builds an understanding of whether and how the programme as a whole is effective in achieving changes in public service design and delivery and ultimately better outcomes for families.

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