Notice Information
Notice Title
Solace/IS Transformation: Implementing the National Framework for Self-Evaluation
Notice Description
The Improvement Service, on behalf of the Solace/IS transformation programme are seeking to contract an independent consultant to support phase two of the 'Realising the Ambitions of Crerar' project. Specifically to design and deliver support for local authorities to implement the National Framework for Self -Evaluation to be launched in March 2026.
Lot Information
Lot 1
In March 2026, the Solace/IS transformation programme will launch a National Framework for Self - Evaluation, supporting the sector to collectively work towards more rigorous and robust approaches to self-evaluation that can be confidently positioned at the core of the dynamic of inspection and scrutiny processes. A consultant is sought to support the Implementation efforts of local authorities by; - Providing 'deep-dive' support to planning and evaluation of local implementation approaches for a sample of local authorities - Development and delivery of a National Training Programme and support to a National Practice Network
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000820348
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556066
- 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
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £45,000 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 18 May 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 23 Feb 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 1 Apr 20262 months ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
- 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
- IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547854&idx=1
23rd January 2026 - Invitation to Tender -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547854&idx=2
23rd January 2026 - Appendix One -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547854&idx=3
23rd January 2026 - Terms and Conditions -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547854
Solace/IS Transformation: Implementing the National Framework for Self-Evaluation - The Improvement Service, on behalf of the Solace/IS transformation programme are seeking to contract an independent consultant to support phase two of the 'Realising the Ambitions of Crerar' project. Specifically to design and deliver support for local authorities to implement the National Framework for Self -Evaluation to be launched in March 2026. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556066
Solace/IS Transformation: Implementing the National Framework for Self-Evaluation - The Improvement Service, on behalf of the Solace/IS transformation programme are seeking to contract an independent consultant to support phase two of the 'Realising the Ambitions of Crerar' project. Specifically to design and deliver support for local authorities to implement the National Framework for Self -Evaluation to be launched in March 2026.
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