--- title: "Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Literature Review" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674828" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674828" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000674828.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000674828.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-11-25" --- # Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Literature Review Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674828 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674828) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000674828.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking to engage a contractor for the "Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Literature Review" project, which aims to evaluate the governance and scrutiny of mental health services in Scotland, particularly focusing on secondary services. This open tender process is currently underway, with the submission deadline set for 8th December 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, requires delivery within Scotland, and contractors will submit proposals electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health research, social services, or public policy analysis to engage with a high-profile governmental review. Firms with experience in literature reviews, mental health services, or governance frameworks would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The review's findings will inform future policy developments, making this an influential project that could enhance a contractor's reputation while contributing to vital public sector improvements. ## Notice The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a rapid review of the literature relating to the governance and scrutiny of mental health services, with a primary focus on secondary mental health services. The aim of the work is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information about current scrutiny and governance of mental health services and highlight potential areas where changes could be made to improve these arrangements, drawing on good practice, found in mental health services and other relevant public services, locally, nationally and internationally. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a rapid review of the literature (including grey literature) relating to the governance and scrutiny of mental health services, with a primary focus on secondary mental health services. The aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information about current scrutiny and governance of mental health services and highlight potential areas where changes could be made to improve these arrangements, drawing on good practice, found in mental health services and other relevant public services, locally, nationally and internationally. The proposed literature review will establish current governance and scrutiny arrangements in Scotland, both at a local and national level, including the statutory roles, functions and powers of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, the Mental Welfare Commission, the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman and others, highlighting good practice where found. This review should also bring together international evidence and best practice, establishing what good scrutiny and assurance should look like for mental health services and wider public services within the Scottish context. The findings will be used to inform the development of new policy around scrutiny and assurance and changes to the powers of external scrutiny bodies. Where possible, we are looking for realistic and practical examples of how scrutiny and assurance can be improved, reflecting the key points made in David Strang's Independent Review of Mental Health Services in Tayside. Renewal: Subject to agreement by the Scottish Government, there will be an option to extend the contract for a further month, until 31 May 2022 if unforeseen circumstances lead to delays in the delivery of outputs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433923 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | £20,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 3DG | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 25 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433923 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433923&idx=1 25th November 2021 - Invitation to tender documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433923 Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Literature Review - The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a rapid review of the literature relating to the governance and scrutiny of mental health services, with a primary focus on secondary mental health services. The aim of the work is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information about current scrutiny and governance of mental health services and highlight potential areas where changes could be made to improve these arrangements, drawing on good practice, found in mental health services and other relevant public services, locally, nationally and internationally. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674828 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=674828 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674828. 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