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title: "RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF HOW SUPPORTING INFORMATION IS USED IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000691427"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-05-18"
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# RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF HOW SUPPORTING INFORMATION IS USED IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000691427

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a tender process for the procurement of services titled "RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF HOW SUPPORTING INFORMATION IS USED IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS". The buying organisation involved is the Scottish Government based in Edinburgh. The procurement is classified under the industry category of General Public Services, and the location is in the UK. The tender has been awarded, with Ipsos Scotland being the successful supplier. The total contract value is 59,836.73 GBP, and the contract was signed on June 29, 2022.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly those specialized in services related to research and evaluation, to grow their operations. The tender process was open, and the method followed was an open procedure. Businesses with experience in conducting evaluations of public services and supporting information are well-suited to compete. The contract signing deadline was on June 29, 2022. The tender process involved four bids, with Ipsos Scotland ultimately winning the contract, which cements their position in this market.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake an evaluation of the role of supporting information in the delivery of devolved disability benefits.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake an evaluation of the role of supporting information in the delivery of devolved disability benefits. The devolved social security benefits represent an ambitious agenda for changing the benefit support that is made available to the people of Scotland. This evaluation is part of a wider programme of work evaluating the policy impact of the devolution of disability benefits more detail can be found in the Devolution of disability benefits: https://www.gov.scot/publications/evaluating-devolution-disability-benefits/ Social security policy evaluations are one source of evidence that shows the contribution of benefits to delivering on the wider Social Security Principles and wider government objectives, particularly the effectiveness of policymaking processes, and whether social security has been an investment in people, helped to reduce poverty, and brought value for money. This project, though the contractors work will stand alone, is one part of the thematic work undertaken on devolved disability benefits, and will ultimately contribute to an overall assessment of the quality of decisions made with respect to people's entitlement and needs.

Renewal: Optional 3 month extension at discretion of buyer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478808 |
| 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 | 18 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,836 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI SCOTLAND; IPSOS 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
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 18 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478808
- 4 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453033
- 5 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447585

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY447585&idx=1
  23rd May 2022 - ITT: HOW SUPPORTING INFORMATION IS USED IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY447585&idx=3
  23rd May 2022 - ITT: HOW SUPPORTING INFORMATION IS USED IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS - revised
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY447585&idx=2
  23rd May 2022 - Compiled answers to all procurement questions for this tender.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447585
  RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF HOW SUPPORTING INFORMATION IS USED IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS - The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake an evaluation of the role of supporting information in the delivery of devolved disability benefits.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453033
  RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF HOW SUPPORTING INFORMATION IS USED IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS - The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake an evaluation of the role of supporting information in the delivery of devolved disability benefits.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478808
  RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF HOW SUPPORTING INFORMATION IS USED IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS - The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake an evaluation of the role of supporting information in the delivery of devolved disability benefits.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691427
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/evaluating-devolution-disability-benefits/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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