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Voices and choices in care - people's experience of the Care Inspectorate in Scotland today

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate) commissioning services through an open procedure for a project titled "Voices and choices in care - people's experience of the Care Inspectorate in Scotland today." Located in Dundee, Scotland, and categorised under social protection, the contracting authority has successfully awarded the contract to The Diffley Partnership. The stages of the procurement included the tender, initiated on 31 March 2025, with electronic submission for bids closing on 21 April 2025 and the award announced by 22 April 2025. The process reached the 'Award' stage on 9 June 2025, ensuring the project's status as active with a total contract value of £53,825 GBP.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in social protection services to contribute to meaningful stakeholder engagement and assessment projects. It specifically suits small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with proficiency in designing, delivering, and evaluating comprehensive audit processes. The project requires participants to facilitate a thorough stakeholder audit for the Care Inspectorate, providing avenues for growth and recognition through service excellence. Companies adept in electronic submissions and efficient communications via platforms like Public Contracts Scotland are well-positioned to excel in such initiatives, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their influence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Voices and choices in care - people's experience of the Care Inspectorate in Scotland today

Notice Description

Design, deliver, administer, evaluate and report on a stakeholder audit of the Care Inspectorate's key stakeholders and audiences.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design, deliver, administer, evaluate and report on a stakeholder audit of the Care Inspectorate's key stakeholders and audiences.

Renewal: there will be an option to extend for a further three (3) month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794772
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532173
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

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,825 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 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
SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement.team@careinspectorate.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1382207100

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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