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title: "JESSICA (Scotland) Trust evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639486"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "FOUNDATION SCOTLAND"
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# JESSICA (Scotland) Trust evaluation

Buyer: FOUNDATION SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639486

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Foundation Scotland, involves the evaluation of the JESSICA (Scotland) Trust, which aims to assess a fund of £15 million awarded to support social enterprises in Scotland's most disadvantaged areas. The tender, titled "JESSICA (Scotland) Trust evaluation," falls under the services category and is currently at the contract award stage, with the contract signed on 1st March 2021. The evaluation will take place in Scotland, and the contract's total value is £24,810. Foundation Scotland operates out of Edinburgh, with key contacts available for inquiries.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social enterprise evaluation and consulting services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the social protection sector can leverage this contract, as it involves analysing the impact of funding and support provided to various social enterprises. The open procurement method allows for a range of participants, making it suitable for both large firms and small to medium-sized enterprises keen on competing for public contracts in Scotland.

## Notice

JESSICA (Scotland) Trust was established in 2011. The Trust was granted 15 million GBP from the BIG Lottery Fund [now the National Lottery Community Fund] to invest in social enterprises in 13 of the most disadvantaged local authority areas across Scotland. When the Trust was established, it was agreed a full external evaluation would be commissioned towards the end of the initial ten-year period. An evaluation contract is now being let by Foundation Scotland on behalf of Resilient Scotland Limited, the corporate trustee of the JESSICA (Scotland) Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

JESSICA (Scotland) Trust was established in 2011. The Trust was granted 15 million GBP from the BIG Lottery Fund [now the National Lottery Community Fund] to invest in social enterprises in 13 of the most disadvantaged local authority areas across Scotland. When the Trust was established, it was agreed a full external evaluation would be commissioned towards the end of the initial ten-year period. An evaluation contract is now being let by Foundation Scotland on behalf of Resilient Scotland Limited, the corporate trustee of the JESSICA (Scotland) Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411734 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,810 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOUNDATION SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8DL |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY FINANCE SOLUTIONS, UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411734
- 18 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402555

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402555
  JESSICA (Scotland) Trust evaluation - JESSICA (Scotland) Trust was established in 2011. The Trust was granted 15 million GBP from the BIG Lottery Fund [now the National Lottery Community Fund] to invest in social enterprises in 13 of the most disadvantaged local authority areas across Scotland. When the Trust was established, it was agreed a full external evaluation would be commissioned towards the end of the initial ten-year period. An evaluation contract is now being let by Foundation Scotland on behalf of Resilient Scotland Limited, the corporate trustee of the JESSICA (Scotland) Trust.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411734
  JESSICA (Scotland) Trust evaluation - JESSICA (Scotland) Trust was established in 2011. The Trust was granted 15 million GBP from the BIG Lottery Fund [now the National Lottery Community Fund] to invest in social enterprises in 13 of the most disadvantaged local authority areas across Scotland. When the Trust was established, it was agreed a full external evaluation would be commissioned towards the end of the initial ten-year period. An evaluation contract is now being let by Foundation Scotland on behalf of Resilient Scotland Limited, the corporate trustee of the JESSICA (Scotland) Trust.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.foundationscotland.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639486
- https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/news/jessica-tender/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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