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title: "Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support"
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# Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c28e

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is spearheading an independent evaluation project titled "Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support." The initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on evaluation consultancy. Situated in the UKM region, primarily Edinburgh, the procurement had reached the award stage with IFF Research Ltd. as the successful bidder. Initially tendered with an active status in December 2024, this contract aims to bolster Scotland’s dementia strategy through the provision of consultancy services over a contract period of 360 days, with a potential extension of three months. Key quality and price selection criteria are set at 75% and 25% respectively, with additional requirements for insurance coverage and subcontractor management. The tender was conducted using an open procedure aligned with CELEX regulations, affirming commitments under the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The final contract was signed on 9 April 2025, valued at £137,145.25.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy, research and development, and public service evaluation. The comprehensive assessment of the dementia post-diagnostic support policy aligns with a strategic need to adapt and improve service delivery mechanisms, allowing companies involved to potentially influence future policy planning. With subcontracting options available, businesses with capabilities in peer review, ethics consultancy, and strategic analysis are well-positioned to collaborate with the primary supplier, IFF Research Ltd., to deliver impactful outcomes. This tender underlines a notable demand for specialised expertise in integrating patient-centred approaches within public health frameworks, inviting enterprises to contribute to significant breakthroughs in Scotland’s dementia care policies.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story and the accompanying first two-year Delivery Plan (2024-2026). One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. The findings from the evaluation will support decision making regarding the future direction of national PDS policy and/or the modification and widening out of existing PDS service models. It will also enable us to evidence the efficacy and potential for improvements to access, uptake and quality.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. Recognising the importance of getting it right for people following diagnosis, the following was set as a Local Delivery Plan (LDP) standard by Scottish Government and health boards: "People newly diagnosed with dementia will be offered a minimum of one year's post-diagnostic support, coordinated by a named link worker." Our ambition, set out in the new Dementia Strategy, is to ensure everyone who receives a diagnosis of dementia has equitable access to PDS, irrespective of where they live, how old they are, and what stage their dementia has progressed to. This support should also be person-centred, trauma-informed and responds to people's needs and preferences. The first 2-year Delivery Plan commits to an independent evaluation of Scotland's Post Diagnostic Support policy and delivery, including the perspective of people living with dementia and care partners/unpaid carers and those living in care homes. The evaluation will provide evidence of the value and impact of Post-Diagnostic Support to date, helping inform future PDS policy, service planning and practice. The evaluation aims are to: - Provide a comprehensive assessment of the current provision of PDS in relation to the expected outcomes set out in the Dementia Strategy. - Understand the variation in service delivery models and experiences of PDS, to provide insights into PDS delivery and impact. - Identify areas of learning and improvement to support progress towards the Dementia Strategy PDS outcomes, and inform decision making on policy and service delivery.

Renewal: An optional 3 month extension will be available to the purchasing authority to utilise at their discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019994-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £137,145 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019994-2025
- 5 Dec 2024 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039235-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785083
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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