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Policy Skills Development Project to support Health and Social Care Reform

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the "Policy Skills Development Project to support Health and Social Care Reform" under the services category. The procurement process, which followed an award procedure without prior publication due to its value being below the regulated threshold, is now in the award stage. The contract was signed on 1st September 2025, with the primary delivery location being the UKM75 region. The project aims to improve policy skills among those involved in public sector reform, particularly within health and social care, through discovery research and workshops.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in policy development and consultancy, particularly those with experience in health and social care reform. Although the procurement method was limited, businesses with strong backgrounds in conducting structured workshops and policy research would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's awarding to the International Futures Forum indicates that established, large-scale organisations are potential candidates for similar future opportunities within the sector.

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Notice Title

Policy Skills Development Project to support Health and Social Care Reform

Notice Description

To cover two phases of activity relating to improving policy skills for those involved in public sector reform, focussed on health and social care colleagues. Phase 1 - discovery - involving interviews, desk based research; and phase 2 - workshop - to agree next steps etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To cover two phases of activity relating to improving policy skills for those involved in public sector reform, focussed on health and social care colleagues. Phase 1 - discovery - involving interviews, desk based research; and phase 2 - workshop - to agree next steps etc.

Procurement Information

It was below the regulated value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812549
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541002
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 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
Caroline Little
Contact Email
mpip@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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNATIONAL FUTURES FORUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541002
    Policy Skills Development Project to support Health and Social Care Reform - To cover two phases of activity relating to improving policy skills for those involved in public sector reform, focussed on health and social care colleagues. Phase 1 - discovery - involving interviews, desk based research; and phase 2 - workshop - to agree next steps etc.

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