--- title: "Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000497154" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000497154" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000497154.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000497154.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIFE CHANGES TRUST" published: "2017-05-25" --- # Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers Buyer: LIFE CHANGES TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000497154 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000497154) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000497154.json) ## Summary The Life Changes Trust is seeking tenders for the project titled "Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on social protection, and is aimed at improving quality of life and wellbeing across various thematic areas. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17:00 on 17 July 2017. The contract will be awarded following the bid opening on 18 July 2017, with services expected to commence on 1 September 2017 and run until 30 November 2017. Interested parties should note that the process is being conducted as an open procedure. This contracting opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in research, social services, and community wellbeing. Organisations that possess expertise in creating evidence-based reports, particularly those with experience in themes such as individual empowerment, supportive relationships, and community engagement, will find this tender to be well-suited for them. Firms led by senior personnel with profound knowledge in these areas, alongside capable postgraduate staff for research tasks, will be particularly competitive in this tendering process. ## Notice The Trust wishes to commission Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers related to enabling improvements in quality of life and wellbeing across a range of inter-linked thematic areas. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Trust requires provision of Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers on each of the themes below (see supporting documents for further information). a) How empowering individuals supports their quality of life and wellbeing and how individual empowerment can be effectively enabled. b) How loving/caring/supportive relationships enhances people's quality of life and wellbeing and how such relationships can be effectively enabled. c) How inclusive and supportive communities can enhance people's quality of life and wellbeing and how such communities can be effectively enabled. d) How person-centred support and services can enhance people's quality of life and wellbeing and how such support and services can be effectively enabled. e) How "systems change" can enable transformational and sustainable improvements in people's quality of life and wellbeing. Two types of output are required for each of the above themes: Evidence Briefing(s) Briefings providing a critical overview of key evidence and knowledge gaps, including reference to: - human rights and equality - early action and prevention Evidence Briefings for themes (a)-(d) must make reference to: - the general population, including key life stages (childhood, young adulthood, middle and older age) - special needs (e.g. physical or mental impairment) - Trust beneficiary groups if there is relevant research. It is anticipated that Evidence Briefings will be in the region of 20-40 pages of A4 (excluding references) though this would be discussed at the time of appointment. Evidence Review Papers (required for themes (a)-(d) only) Papers critically outlining findings from published research and knowledge gaps relating to the Trust's beneficiary groups: - care experienced young people - people with dementia - unpaid carers of people with dementia. The length of these papers will be determined by the availability of relevant research and will be discussed further following appointment. Evidence Briefings and Review Papers must be written in clear, accessible language and be fully referenced (Harvard-style). Applicants may tender for the delivery of one or more Evidence Briefings and Review Papers in any theme or sub-theme. We welcome collaborative tenders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284066 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIFE CHANGES TRUST | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 4TT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 25 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284066 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284066&idx=3 5th July 2017 - Frequently asked questions (15/06/17) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284066&idx=4 5th July 2017 - Frequently asked questions (05/07/17) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284066&idx=2 25th May 2017 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284066&idx=1 25th May 2017 - Briefing on transformational and sustainable improvements in the QOL and WB of Trust beneficiaries - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284066 Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers - The Trust wishes to commission Evidence Briefings and linked Evidence Review Papers related to enabling improvements in quality of life and wellbeing across a range of inter-linked thematic areas. ## Notice URLs - http://www.lifechangestrust.org.uk/index.php - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=497154 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000497154 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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