---
title: "Research to inform development of a new NPI"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000597801"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000597801.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-10-24"
---

# Research to inform development of a new NPI

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000597801

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking research services to inform the development of a new National Performance Indicator (NPI) titled "Public services treat people with dignity and respect". The procurement process, which is currently in the Award stage, involved an open tendering method and was initiated on 13 September 2019. The bid submission period concluded on 7 October 2019, with the contract signed on 24 October 2019. The total value of the contract is £17,500, and the research is expected to be relevant primarily to a Scottish context, although submissions may include data from outside Scotland. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with capabilities in desk-based research. Companies focused on public service assessments, social research, or performance evaluation would be well-suited to engage in similar projects, leveraging their expertise to contribute to the assessment of public service quality in Scotland. The research findings are likely to impact various service sectors, thus opening avenues for businesses to showcase their research capabilities and enhance their portfolio within the public sector. 

## Notice

Research to inform an approach to assessing the new National Performance Indicator (NPI) 'Public services treat people with dignity and respect'

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of research services to undertake primarily desk-based research to inform an approach to assessing the new National Performance Indicator (NPI) 'Public services treat people with dignity and respect'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369956 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500 |
| Lots value | £17,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,500 |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369956
- 13 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366130

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP366130&idx=1
  13th September 2019 - ITT for the research contract to inform assessment of one of the new NPIs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366130
  Research to inform development of a new NPI - Research to inform an approach to assessing the new National Performance Indicator (NPI) 'Public services treat people with dignity and respect'
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369956
  Research to inform development of a new NPI - Research to inform an approach to assessing the new National Performance Indicator (NPI) 'Public services treat people with dignity and respect'

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000597801

## Provenance

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