--- title: "Evidence Briefings (Mental Health and Wellbeing)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000513011" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000513011" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000513011.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000513011.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIFE CHANGES TRUST" published: "2017-10-02" --- # Evidence Briefings (Mental Health and Wellbeing) Buyer: LIFE CHANGES TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000513011 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000513011) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000513011.json) ## Summary The Life Changes Trust, based in Glasgow, is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "Evidence Briefings (Mental Health and Wellbeing)" aimed at producing briefings for care-experienced young people. This open procedure is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 6th November 2017, and the intended contract period starting on 17th November 2017 and concluding on 15th February 2018. The priority industry category is services, specifically focused on social protection, and interested parties should deliver their bids in written format to the specified contact point. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in mental health research, social services, and educational support initiatives, particularly those experienced in creating evidence-based reports. Companies that are adept at collaborative projects and possess knowledgeable senior personnel will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on relevant expertise stipulated in the selection criteria. ## Notice The Trust wishes to commission Evidence Briefings on Mental Health and Wellbeing for Care Experienced Young People. ### Lot Information Lot 1 1. Work and Outputs 1.1 The Trust requires provision of Evidence Briefings on each of the themes below (see Annexe 1A for further information on each). Applicants may tender for the delivery of one or both of the below themes: a) Explore effective approaches to promoting mental wellbeing and reducing the risk of developing mental health problems for care experienced young people. b) Explore the range of mental health challenges for care experienced young people and effective therapeutic and support approaches. 1.2 One type of output is required for each of the above themes. 1.2.1 Briefings providing a critical overview of key evidence and knowledge gaps, including reference to: - key life stages and transitions including infancy, childhood and young adulthood - human rights and equality - early action and prevention It is anticipated that Evidence Briefings will be in the region of 40-60 pages of A4 (excluding references) though this would be discussed at the time of appointment. 1.3 Evidence Briefings must be written in clear, accessible language and be fully referenced (Harvard-style). 1.4 Applicants may tender for the delivery of one or both Evidence Briefings. We welcome collaborative tenders and to assist this we provide a schedule of organisations that we have directly invited to tender (this tender is also published on the Public Contracts Scotland website). 1.5 The Trust plans to publish the Evidence Briefings and authors will be fully acknowledged. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297005 | | 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 | 2 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2017 - 15 Feb 2018 | | 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 3EX | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 2 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297005 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297005&idx=4 24th October 2017 - Questions and answers to frequently asked questions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297005&idx=3 17th October 2017 - List of organisations invited to tender. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297005&idx=1 2nd October 2017 - Briefing on transformational and sustainable improvements in the QOL and WB of Trust beneficiaries - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297005&idx=2 2nd October 2017 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297005 Evidence Briefings (Mental Health and Wellbeing) - The Trust wishes to commission Evidence Briefings on Mental Health and Wellbeing for Care Experienced Young People. ## Notice URLs - http://www.lifechangestrust.org.uk/index.php - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=513011 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000513011 - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eypagvh1vywgh4v/AADv6PFqvqcSNSgLKWF0hcCda?dl=0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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