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SRC - Invitation to Tender - RSS Evaluation

Scottish Refugee Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Refugee Council has issued an active tender inviting qualified and experienced evaluators to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of their Scotland Wide Integration Support Service, known as the Refugee Support Service (RSS). The focus of this procurement is within the social protection industry category, targeting services in the UK region, specifically Glasgow. The tender follows an open procurement method, facilitating electronic submissions, with a deadline for tenders set at 12:00 noon on 15 August 2025. The evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of the RSS, with contracts scheduled to commence on 1 October 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2028. The maximum budget is GBP 30,000, inclusive of VAT and expenses.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialised in evaluation services and seeking growth through public sector contracts. Organisations with expertise in social services and skilled in delivering mixed-methods evaluations, including stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and report preparation, will be well-suited for this opportunity. Given the Scottish Refugee Council's focus on supporting refugee integration, businesses experienced in social research and capable of adhering to ethical research and data protection standards will have a competitive edge. Moreover, collaborations that can provide documented methodologies and references to relevant previous work could significantly enhance their bid's appeal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SRC - Invitation to Tender - RSS Evaluation

Notice Description

Scottish Refugee Council invites tenders from qualified and experienced evaluators to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Scotland Wide Integration Support Service for Forced Migrants which is known as the Refugee Support Service (RSS). The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of the service and to provide recommendations for improvement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Refugee Council is commissioning a comprehensive evaluation of its Scotland-wide Integration Support Service for Forced Migrants, known as the Refugee Support Service (RSS). The service supports the implementation of the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy and provides advice, advocacy, and integration support to refugees and people seeking asylum across Scotland. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of RSS, and provide actionable recommendations for future development. The contract will run from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028, with a total maximum budget of GBP 30,000 (inclusive of VAT and expenses). The evaluator will be expected to design and deliver a mixed-methods evaluation, including engagement with service users and stakeholders, analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and delivery of an annual report in 2026 and a final report by March 2028. The evaluation will support the continued development of RSS and contribute to the delivery of outcomes in the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy Delivery Plan 2024-2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805956
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545607
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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 Refugee Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5AH
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

Policy Scribe Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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