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Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, serving as the buyer, has conducted a procurement process for an independent evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support as part of the new dementia strategy. Situated in Edinburgh, the procurement falls under the category of general public services within the services industry. The process employed is an open procedure, initiated as a tender and recently awarded to IFF Research Ltd. on the 9th of April 2025, with the contract valued at £137,145.25 GBP. The project is designed to contribute to the strategy's first two-year Delivery Plan (2024-2026), with several procurement stages documented, highlighting award criteria prioritising quality (75%) and price (25%). Interested parties may note key bidding dates which span until the 20th of January 2025.

This procurement offers lucrative opportunities for businesses in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in healthcare evaluations and social policies. Companies adept at providing insightful analysis and comprehensive assessments, especially those familiar with service delivery variations and healthcare impacts, are positioned well for this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a robust methodology for peer reviews and ethical scrutiny will find substantial growth potential. The open method allows competitive access, giving enterprises the chance to contribute positively to Scotland’s dementia policy and influence future service models, enhancing their engagement in public sector healthcare evaluations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story and the accompanying first two-year Delivery Plan (2024-2026). One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. The findings from the evaluation will support decision making regarding the future direction of national PDS policy and/or the modification and widening out of existing PDS service models. It will also enable us to evidence the efficacy and potential for improvements to access, uptake and quality.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. Recognising the importance of getting it right for people following diagnosis, the following was set as a Local Delivery Plan (LDP) standard by Scottish Government and health boards: "People newly diagnosed with dementia will be offered a minimum of one year's post-diagnostic support, coordinated by a named link worker." Our ambition, set out in the new Dementia Strategy, is to ensure everyone who receives a diagnosis of dementia has equitable access to PDS, irrespective of where they live, how old they are, and what stage their dementia has progressed to. This support should also be person-centred, trauma-informed and responds to people's needs and preferences. The first 2-year Delivery Plan commits to an independent evaluation of Scotland's Post Diagnostic Support policy and delivery, including the perspective of people living with dementia and care partners/unpaid carers and those living in care homes. The evaluation will provide evidence of the value and impact of Post-Diagnostic Support to date, helping inform future PDS policy, service planning and practice. The evaluation aims are to: - Provide a comprehensive assessment of the current provision of PDS in relation to the expected outcomes set out in the Dementia Strategy. - Understand the variation in service delivery models and experiences of PDS, to provide insights into PDS delivery and impact. - Identify areas of learning and improvement to support progress towards the Dementia Strategy PDS outcomes, and inform decision making on policy and service delivery.

Renewal: An optional 3 month extension will be available to the purchasing authority to utilise at their discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785083
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529960
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,145 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 8EA
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF Research Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519682
    Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story and the accompanying first two-year Delivery Plan (2024-2026). One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. The findings from the evaluation will support decision making regarding the future direction of national PDS policy and/or the modification and widening out of existing PDS service models. It will also enable us to evidence the efficacy and potential for improvements to access, uptake and quality.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529960
    Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story and the accompanying first two-year Delivery Plan (2024-2026). One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. The findings from the evaluation will support decision making regarding the future direction of national PDS policy and/or the modification and widening out of existing PDS service models. It will also enable us to evidence the efficacy and potential for improvements to access, uptake and quality.

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