--- title: "Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Evidence Review" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000691160" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691160" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000691160.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000691160.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-05-20" --- # Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Evidence Review Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000691160 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691160) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000691160.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently seeking bids for a contract titled "Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Evidence Review," aimed at conducting a mixed methods review of mental health service governance and scrutiny in Scotland. This tender is classified under the services category and is based in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 13 June 2022. The total value of the contract is £49,000, and responses are to be submitted electronically via the specified platform. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in research and consulting services, particularly those with expertise in mental health, policy analysis, and governance frameworks. Firms that can demonstrate strong methodological capabilities in mixed methods reviews and stakeholder engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses may enhance their portfolios while contributing to the improvement of mental health services in Scotland, thus positioning themselves as thought leaders in a critical area of public service. ## Notice The Scottish Government wishes to commission a mixed methods review of evidence relating to the governance and scrutiny of mental health services in Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government wishes to commission a mixed methods review of evidence relating to the governance and scrutiny of mental health services in Scotland. The evidence review will establish current governance and scrutiny arrangements in Scotland, both at a local and national level. This will include the assurance processes used by Health Boards and IJBs, as well as the statutory roles, functions and powers of external scrutiny bodies such as Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS), the Mental Welfare Commission (MWC) and the Care Inspectorate (CI). The review should highlight good practice from Scotland and international evidence and gather the views of key partners through engagement sessions with stakeholders about how to improve existing arrangements. The aim of the work is to provide the Scottish Government with a strong overview of current scrutiny and governance of mental health services, whilst also highlighting what good scrutiny and assurance could and should look like for mental health services at a local and national level within the Scottish context. The findings will be used to inform the development of future policy Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for a further month, until 30/10/2022 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=MAY449082 | | 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | 9 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jun 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,000 | | Lots value | £49,000 | | 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 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79313000 - Performance review services ## Release History - 20 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449082 - 26 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446808 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449082&idx=1 20th May 2022 - PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SCRUTINY AND ASSURANCE EVIDENCE REVIEW - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446808 Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Evidence Review - The Scottish Government wishes to commission a mixed methods review of evidence relating to the governance and scrutiny of mental health services in Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449082 Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Evidence Review - The Scottish Government wishes to commission a mixed methods review of evidence relating to the governance and scrutiny of mental health services in Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691160 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=694148 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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