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title: "Research, Evaluation & Engagement Partner(s) - Publicly Funded Advice Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000579042"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IMPROVEMENT SERVICE"
published: "2019-04-15"
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# Research, Evaluation & Engagement Partner(s) - Publicly Funded Advice Services

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000579042

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## Summary

The Improvement Service is overseeing a contract for the "Research, Evaluation & Engagement Partner(s) - Publicly Funded Advice Services," aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of publicly funded advice services in the UK. The procurement process was initiated through an open tender, with a total contract value of £20,000. The initial contract period spans from 1st April 2019 to 30th June 2019, with potential for further extensions. Bids were opened on 9th April 2019, and the final award was made on 15th April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consulting and research sectors, particularly those specialising in public services and stakeholder engagement. Companies with experience in conducting research, evaluation, and community engagement are well positioned to compete for the contract. Prospective suppliers may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have proven methods of engaging service users and stakeholders, thereby enabling them to contribute effectively to the Scottish Government's objectives in this realm.

## Notice

The Scottish Government wishes to use the resources available for advice services to achieve the greatest impact possible. A range of research, evaluation and engagement work will be undertaken to help consider how this can best be achieved. This will include engaging key stakeholders that have knowledge of advice services, reviewing relevant research & evaluation evidence and engaging the views of existing - and potential - advice service users.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government wishes to use the resources available for advice services to achieve the greatest impact possible. A range of research, evaluation and engagement work will be undertaken to help consider how this can best be achieved. This will include engaging key stakeholders that have knowledge of advice services, reviewing relevant research & evaluation evidence and engaging the views of existing - and potential - advice service users. The work will entail a mix of research, evaluation and engagement work. The Brief is split into Part A - (Research & Evaluation) and Part B (Engagement). Consultants with relevant experience are invited to submit a proposal for Part A, Part B or both Parts A & B. The IS may appoint more than one consultant to help support this work. The initial commission will cover the period 1/4/19 - 30/6/19, with the strong likelihood of further contract(s) to be awarded beyond the initial period.

Renewal: The initial commission will cover the period 1/4/19 - 30/6/19, with the strong likelihood of further contract(s) to be awarded beyond the initial period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351432 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IMPROVEMENT SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6AX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 3RD HORIZONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351432
- 28 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349780

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR349780&idx=1
  28th March 2019 - Consultant's Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR349780&idx=2
  28th March 2019 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349780
  Research, Evaluation & Engagement Partner(s) - Publicly Funded Advice Services - The Scottish Government wishes to use the resources available for advice services to achieve the greatest impact possible. A range of research, evaluation and engagement work will be undertaken to help consider how this can best be achieved. This will include engaging key stakeholders that have knowledge of advice services, reviewing relevant research & evaluation evidence and engaging the views of existing - and potential - advice service users.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351432
  Research, Evaluation & Engagement Partner(s) - Publicly Funded Advice Services - The Scottish Government wishes to use the resources available for advice services to achieve the greatest impact possible. A range of research, evaluation and engagement work will be undertaken to help consider how this can best be achieved. This will include engaging key stakeholders that have knowledge of advice services, reviewing relevant research & evaluation evidence and engaging the views of existing - and potential - advice service users.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.improvementservice.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579042

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