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title: "Support for families bereaved by suicide: pilot evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639583"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-02-15"
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# Support for families bereaved by suicide: pilot evaluation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639583

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process titled "Support for families bereaved by suicide: pilot evaluation," aimed at gathering social research services to evaluate a pilot support service for suicide bereavement. This contract, valued at £43,725, is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 15th February 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, benefiting from electronic submissions, and the service delivery addresses fall under the UKM region.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in social research, mental health support, and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in evaluating social service impacts and those familiar with bereavement support methodologies will be well-suited to contribute to this initiative. Engaging in this tender can not only enhance a firm’s portfolio but also expand their influence in the public sector by supporting vital community services under the Scottish Government's Suicide Prevention Action Plan.

## Notice

Social research services sought to conduct and evaluation of pilots of a suicide bereavement support service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of social research services to conduct an evaluation of a pilot support service for families bereaved by suicide. The pilot suicide bereavement support service forms part of the delivery of Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan, specifically Action 4, the provision of timely and effective support for those affected by suicide. The service will be piloted in two geographical areas for a period of two years commencing in April 2021. There will be national management and support of the service in the two pilot areas with locally specific support offered in each area. The aim of the evaluation is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information on the implementation and delivery of the pilots, including the potential for scale up and sustainability, and to inform decisions on further roll out of the pilot service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406721 |
| 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 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,725 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE LINES BETWEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406721
- 18 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402548

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402548&idx=1
  18th December 2020 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402548&idx=2
  18th December 2020 - Pilot Service Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402548&idx=3
  18th December 2020 - Pilot service draft logic model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402548&idx=4
  18th December 2020 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions (2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402548
  Support for families bereaved by suicide: pilot evaluation - Social research services sought to conduct and evaluation of pilots of a suicide bereavement support service.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406721
  Support for families bereaved by suicide: pilot evaluation - Social research services sought to conduct and evaluation of pilots of a suicide bereavement support service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639583

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