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title: "Evaluation of the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme"
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# Evaluation of the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000685203

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process for the "Evaluation of the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme." The procurement involved engaging with various stakeholders to evaluate the process, impact, and value for money of the programme's approach over 5 years. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and Ipsos MORI Scotland was awarded a contract worth £599,358.59 GBP on 3rd August 2022, with a value of £167,871.59 GBP for a subcontracting role. The evaluation process aims to support young people in achieving their potential through a capabilities-based relational model.

The ongoing "Evaluation of the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme" presents business opportunities for those interested in service-related contracts. The Scottish Government seeks to evaluate the programme's outcomes and effectiveness, offering insights to enhance strategic decisions. Businesses engaged in research, evaluation, and programme assessment are well-suited to compete for the opportunities presented by this tender. The procurement process involves a robust, independent evaluation to support young people in reaching their potential through mentoring and leadership programs.

## Notice

The Scottish Government wish to commission research to evaluate the process, impact and value for money of the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme (SMLP) approach over 5 years. This will involve engaging with a range of participants, providers, employers, delivery partners and other stakeholders. As such, we anticipate that the research will involve a variety of different approaches and methodologies to gather and analyse relevant information and feedback. The aim of this programme of research is to provide a robust, independent evaluation of the delivery process, outcomes, and value for money, of the SMLP approach - a capabilities-based relational model of supporting young people to achieve their potential

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme (SMLP) aims to support and improve the outcomes of up to 15,000 care experienced (or in 'tough realities') young people. The Scottish Government wish to commission research to evaluate the process, impact and value for money of the SMLP approach and to offer ongoing learning as the work evolves that will inform our thinking and strategic direction. The Scottish Government wish to commission research to evaluate the process, impact and value for money of the SMLP approach over 5 years. This will involve engaging with a range of participants, providers, employers, delivery partners and other stakeholders. As such, we anticipate that the research will involve a variety of different approaches and methodologies to gather and analyse relevant information and feedback. The aim of this programme of research is to provide a robust, independent evaluation of the delivery process, outcomes, and value for money, of the SMLP approach, a capabilities-based relational model of supporting young people to achieve their potential

Renewal: Following the end of the initial 5 year period, the contract maybe extended by a period of up to 6 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458121 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2022 - 14 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £599,358 |

## 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 | G2 8EA |
| 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 | IPSOS MORI SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458121
- 29 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444709
- 2 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442307

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR442307&idx=3
  21st March 2022 - Contact information and brief description of their organisation for networking purposes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR442307&idx=2
  21st March 2022 - Presentation slides from the information event held on 18th March.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR442307&idx=1
  2nd March 2022 - The Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442307
  Evaluation of the Scottish Mentoring and Learning Programme - The Scottish Government wish to commission research to evaluate the process, impact and value for money of the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme (SMLP) approach over 5 years. This will involve engaging with a range of participants, providers, employers, delivery partners and other stakeholders. As such, we anticipate that the research will involve a variety of different approaches and methodologies to gather and analyse relevant information and feedback. The aim of this programme of research is to provide a robust, independent evaluation of the delivery process, outcomes, and value for money, of the SMLP approach - a capabilities-based relational model of supporting young people to achieve their potential
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444709
  Evaluation of the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme - The Scottish Government wish to commission research to evaluate the process, impact and value for money of the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme (SMLP) approach over 5 years. This will involve engaging with a range of participants, providers, employers, delivery partners and other stakeholders. As such, we anticipate that the research will involve a variety of different approaches and methodologies to gather and analyse relevant information and feedback. The aim of this programme of research is to provide a robust, independent evaluation of the delivery process, outcomes, and value for money, of the SMLP approach - a capabilities-based relational model of supporting young people to achieve their potential
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458121
  Evaluation of the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme - The Scottish Government wish to commission research to evaluate the process, impact and value for money of the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme (SMLP) approach over 5 years. This will involve engaging with a range of participants, providers, employers, delivery partners and other stakeholders. As such, we anticipate that the research will involve a variety of different approaches and methodologies to gather and analyse relevant information and feedback. The aim of this programme of research is to provide a robust, independent evaluation of the delivery process, outcomes, and value for money, of the SMLP approach - a capabilities-based relational model of supporting young people to achieve their potential

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000685203
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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