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Research and Evaluation, Information Management, Knowledge Mobilisation and Decision Support Services Framework

Healthcare Improvement Scotland

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11 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is establishing a multi-supplier framework for specialist research, evaluation, information management, knowledge mobilisation and decision support services delivered across Scotland. The work supports its strategic priorities and evidence functions. Lot 1 covers research and statistical support, including evidence reviews and synthesis, critical appraisal, quantitative and statistical analysis, qualitative and mixed-methods research, reporting, research governance, stakeholder engagement, training and mentoring. Lot 2 covers process, impact and value-for-money evaluations of health and care interventions, programmes and services. Lot 3 covers knowledge mobilisation, evidence searching and summarisation, information architecture, knowledge bases, decision-support resources, quality assurance, training, communications, co-design and support for the Right Decision Service.

The procurement reached tender: Healthcare Improvement Scotland invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission in English. Bids were due by 10 September 2026 at 12:00, with opening at the same time; the evaluation period began then. It is an unranked multi-supplier framework divided into three lots, and suppliers may bid for one or more lots. Each lot has an initial 24-month term, with two optional 12-month extensions, giving a possible maximum term of 48 months. Call-offs may be made by mini-competition or direct award. Bids must remain valid for 90 days. Suitability, economic and technical criteria apply, and variants are not allowed. Electronic payment and ordering are supported, with electronic invoicing allowed.

This opportunity suits consultancies, research organisations, universities and specialist teams with demonstrable capability in health and care evidence work. Lot 1 is relevant to suppliers experienced in systematic, rapid or scoping reviews, meta-analysis, statistical analysis, qualitative or social research, mixed methods, evidence grading, governance and stakeholder engagement. Lot 2 favours evaluators able to design proportionate qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method studies and produce clear findings on effectiveness, impact and value for money. Lot 3 suits information and knowledge specialists able to search and synthesise evidence, build knowledge systems, design decision-support products, deliver knowledge exchange, provide quality assurance and train users. Suppliers can offer one or more service types and may pursue multiple lots.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research and Evaluation, Information Management, Knowledge Mobilisation and Decision Support Services Framework

Notice Description

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of research and statistical support services, evaluation services, and information management, knowledge mobilisation and decision support services. The Framework Agreement will support HIS in delivering its strategic priorities and evidence functions through access to specialist external expertise across a broad range of research, evaluation, evidence synthesis, information management, knowledge mobilisation and decision support disciplines. The Framework Agreement is divided into three Lots: - Lot 1: Research and Statistical Support Services - Lot 2: Evaluation Services - Lot 3: Information Management, Knowledge Mobilisation and Decision Support Services. The Framework will be established on an unranked multi-supplier basis and will be available for the award of call-off contracts through either mini-competition or direct award in accordance with the Framework Agreement terms

Lot Information

Lot 2 - Evaluation Services

Lot 2 - Evaluation Services Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is seeking to appoint one or more suppliers to Lot 2 of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Evaluation Services. Services may include, but are not limited to, process evaluation, impact evaluation and value-for-money evaluation of health and care interventions, programmes and services. Suppliers will be expected to apply proportionate qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method evaluation approaches, produce robust and accessible outputs, and support HIS in understanding the effectiveness, impact and value of health and care initiatives. Suppliers may propose to deliver one or more service types within this Lot. Call-off contracts may be awarded through mini-competition or direct award in accordance with the Framework Agreement terms.

Options: 2 x 12 month extension options

Renewal: The Framework Agreement is intended to have an initial term of 24 months from the commencement date, with the option, at the Authority's sole discretion, to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum potential Framework Agreement term of 48 months.

Lot 3 - Information Management, Knowledge Mobilisation and Decision Support Services

Lot 3 - Information Management, Knowledge Mobilisation and Decision Support Services Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is seeking to appoint one or more suppliers to Lot 3 of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Information Management, Knowledge Mobilisation and Decision Support Services. Services may include, but are not limited to, knowledge mobilisation planning, stakeholder information and knowledge needs analysis, evidence searching and summarisation, information architecture, knowledge base development, decision support resource design, actionable knowledge products, co-design and knowledge exchange activities, communications and promotion, independent quality assurance, training and capability building, and support for the Right Decision Service. Suppliers may propose to deliver one or more service types within this Lot. Call-off contracts may be awarded through mini-competition or direct award in accordance with the Framework Agreement terms.

Options: 2 x 12 month extension options

Renewal: The Framework Agreement is intended to have an initial term of 24 months from the commencement date, with the option, at the Authority's sole discretion, to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum potential Framework Agreement term of 48 months.

Lot 1 - Research and Statistical Support Services

Lot 1 - Research and Statistical Support Services Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is seeking to appoint one or more suppliers to Lot 1 of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Research and Statistical Support Services. Services may include, but are not limited to, evidence synthesis and review methods (including rapid, scoping and systematic reviews), critical appraisal, evidence grading, narrative synthesis, meta-analysis, quantitative and statistical analysis, qualitative and social research methods, mixed-methods research, evidence summary reporting, research governance support, stakeholder engagement, and associated training, mentoring and coaching activities. Suppliers may propose to deliver one or more service types within this Lot. Call-off contracts may be awarded through mini-competition or direct award in accordance with the Framework Agreement terms.. This procurement will establish an unranked multi-supplier Framework Agreement. Suppliers may bid for one or more Lots. No minimum volume or value of work is guaranteed. Call-off contracts may be awarded through mini-competition or direct award in accordance with the Framework Agreement terms.

Options: 2 x 12 month extension options

Renewal: The Framework Agreement is intended to have an initial term of 24 months from the commencement date, with the option, at the Authority's sole discretion, to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum potential Framework Agreement term of 48 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839794
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562077
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79311400 - Economic research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562077
    Research and Evaluation, Information Management, Knowledge Mobilisation and Decision Support Services Framework - Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of research and statistical support services, evaluation services, and information management, knowledge mobilisation and decision support services. The Framework Agreement will support HIS in delivering its strategic priorities and evidence functions through access to specialist external expertise across a broad range of research, evaluation, evidence synthesis, information management, knowledge mobilisation and decision support disciplines. The Framework Agreement is divided into three Lots: - Lot 1: Research and Statistical Support Services - Lot 2: Evaluation Services - Lot 3: Information Management, Knowledge Mobilisation and Decision Support Services. The Framework will be established on an unranked multi-supplier basis and will be available for the award of call-off contracts through either mini-competition or direct award in accordance with the Framework Agreement terms

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