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JWE-Fair Work First Evaluation

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process under the open procedure for the "JWE-Fair Work First Evaluation," a service contract aimed at evaluating the impact of its Fair Work First policy across the Scottish labour market. The process involved an analysis of the policy's implementation and impact, including pre- and post-conditionality criteria in grants and procurements. Situated in Glasgow, with the contract covering the UKM region, the primary procurement category is services with procurement and award notices issued in the early months of 2025. The contract, valued at £83,900, was awarded to Pye Tait Consulting, effective from 4th July 2025, with a 12-month performance period and an option for a three-month extension.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses adept in providing consultancy and evaluation services, especially those that can navigate and analyse governmental policies. Given the emphasis on high-quality delivery and adherence to the Fair Work Convention, businesses with expertise in economic affairs and public services will be well-positioned to compete. SMEs with robust sub-contracting abilities and a strong track record in stakeholder engagement are particularly suited, offering them a viable path to expand their portfolio with prestigious government projects. The procurement process demands an understanding of public sector dynamics and the ability to deliver insights into the fair work ecosystem, making this a strategic opportunity for knowledge-driven enterprises.

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Notice Title

JWE-Fair Work First Evaluation

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, are commissioning a process and early impact evaluation of Fair Work First, the Scottish Government's flagship policy for driving high quality and fair work across the labour market in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The commission will aim to understand: - whether Fair Work First has been delivered as intended - what the impact of Fair Work First has been on organisations and workers - any differences in impact comparing pre- and post-conditionality applied to particular criteria, for both grants and procurement It will also seek to understand implementation challenges and unintended consequences, and how these have been managed. The lessons learned will inform the future design and delivery of the policy. The evaluation will be developed working in consultation with the Fair Work Convention. It is anticipated that research will be carried out with the following groups to support the evaluation: - Organisations/bodies that award grants (with FWF criteria applied) - Organisations/bodies that award contracts (with FWF criteria applied) - Organisations in receipt of grants (with FWF criteria applied); and workers within these organisations - Organisations in receipt of contracts (with FWF criteria applied); and workers within these organisations - Stakeholder organisations. The contract is anticipated to be awarded for a period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 3 month (no cost extension) at the sole discretion of the Scottish Ministers.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 months (no cost extension) at the discretion of the Scottish Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791497
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534418
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Jul 20257 months 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
Iain Miller
Contact Email
iain.miller@gov.scot, kerry.gubbins@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PYE TAIT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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