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Solace/IS Transformation: Self-Assessment and Peer Collaborative Improvement

IMPROVEMENT SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement Service, headquartered in Livingston, is in the process of awarding a contract under the Solace/IS transformation programme. The procurement, classified under the industry category of General Public Services (COFOG: 01), aims to strengthen local government's self-assessment and peer collaborative improvement frameworks. An independent consultant has been selected to support these efforts, with Alastair Delaney Consultancy being awarded the contract valued at £45,000. The award notice for this contract was signed on 15th April 2025, following an open procedure procurement method. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the public sector, particularly those with expertise in local government operations and evaluation frameworks. Firms capable of providing robust assessment methods and facilitating collaboration can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector. The project involves working closely with councils and scrutiny bodies across Scotland, making it an ideal fit for consultancies experienced in regional government dynamics and stakeholder engagement.

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Notice Title

Solace/IS Transformation: Self-Assessment and Peer Collaborative Improvement

Notice Description

The Improvement Service, on behalf of the Solace/IS transformation programme are seeking to contract an independent consultant to support the work of a project team set up to renegotiate, test and standardise improved approaches to Local Government self - evaluation/assessment and peer collaborative improvement as a foundation to strengthen the working dynamic between scrutiny bodies, local and central government.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the wider Solace/IS transformation programme, Improvement Service are seeking services of an independent consultant to lend expertise to a project that will work with councils and scrutiny bodies across Scotland to re-focus commitment to recommendations of the Crerar review. Specifically, the contractor will work with the project team to engage and facilitate with networks towards the development of a National Framework for Self- Evaluation / Assessment and the production of a short paper that provides recommendations as to specific standards of approaches to Peer Collaborative Improvement required to meet shared goals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791577
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528584
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 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
IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
transformation@improvementservice.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506282012

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALASTAIR DELANEY CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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