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title: "Qualitative Research to inform the Evaluation of Universal Credit Scottish choices"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609603"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SOCIAL SECURITY ANALYSIS, FORECASTING AND EVALUATION"
published: "2020-06-15"
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# Qualitative Research to inform the Evaluation of Universal Credit Scottish choices

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SOCIAL SECURITY ANALYSIS, FORECASTING AND EVALUATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609603

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government Social Security Analysis, Forecasting and Evaluation, which has issued a tender titled "Qualitative Research to inform the Evaluation of Universal Credit Scottish choices." This tender falls under the services industry category and is set in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a significant contract value of £70,000. The tender submission period ended on 1st April 2020, and bids were opened on the same date. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for market research and consultancy firms specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in qualitative research methodologies. Companies that can demonstrate capability in evaluating public welfare systems and engaging with both recipients and service providers would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With a total of 11 bids received, including significant participation from small and medium enterprises, there is a competitive landscape for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in public sector contracts such as this.

## Notice

A research project to gather evidence on the experience of Universal Credit recipients in Scotland with regard to Scottish choices - flexibilities with respect to more frequent payments of Universal credit, and payment of rent direct to landlords. Additionally there will be research with landlords on their experience of direct payments faciliated by Scottish choices

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A research project to gather evudebce on the experience of Universal Credit recipients in Scotland with regard to Scottish choices - flexibilities with respect to more frequent payments of Universal credit, and payment of rent direct to landlords. Additionally there will be research with landlords on their experience of direct payments faciliated by Scottish choices. Recipients will be asked about their experience of applying for Scottish choices, and the resulting impact this has had on the financial status

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388254 |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SOCIAL SECURITY ANALYSIS, FORECASTING AND EVALUATION |
| 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 | IPSOS MORI SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388254
- 5 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382687

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382687&idx=3
  5th March 2020 - Scottish Government Standard Terms and Conditions for Consultancy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382687&idx=1
  5th March 2020 - Invitation to tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382687&idx=2
  5th March 2020 - European Single Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382687
  Qualitative Research to inform the Evaluation of Universal Credit Scottish choices - A research project to gather evidence on the experience of Universal Credit recipients in Scotland with regard to Scottish choices - flexibilities with respect to more frequent payments of Universal credit, and payment of rent direct to landlords. Additionally there will be research with landlords on their experience of direct payments faciliated by Scottish choices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388254
  Qualitative Research to inform the Evaluation of Universal Credit Scottish choices - A research project to gather evidence on the experience of Universal Credit recipients in Scotland with regard to Scottish choices - flexibilities with respect to more frequent payments of Universal credit, and payment of rent direct to landlords. Additionally there will be research with landlords on their experience of direct payments faciliated by Scottish choices

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publicontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609603

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