--- title: "RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE CASE TRANSFER PROCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000710356" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000710356" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000710356.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000710356.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SOCIAL SECURITY DIRECTORATE" published: "2023-01-11" --- # RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE CASE TRANSFER PROCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SOCIAL SECURITY DIRECTORATE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000710356 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000710356) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000710356.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government Social Security Directorate has recently completed a procurement process for the research project titled "RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE CASE TRANSFER PROCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS". The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contracting authority was looking for services related to the transfer of benefit recipients. The procurement was for a large research project focusing on disability benefits and was carried out in Scotland. The contract was awarded to Ipsos MORI Scotland, with a contract value of £59,831.61 GBP signed on 21st December 2022. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those experienced in social security and disability benefits evaluation, to compete for a significant government contract. The tender process has now been completed, but future similar opportunities may arise within the public sector. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the social welfare sector in Scotland should monitor upcoming tenders from the Scottish Government Social Security Directorate for potential growth and collaboration opportunities. ## Notice Research to inform the evaluation of the Case Transfer Process of benefit recipients from the UK Government benefits to new devolved disability benefits ### Lot Information Lot 1 Research to be designed, carried out and report on, with recipients of disability benefits undergoing the case transfer process. Further work with Social Security Scotland and third-sector advocacy organisations ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468388 | | 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 | 11 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Dec 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 | £59,831 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SOCIAL SECURITY DIRECTORATE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IPSOS MORI SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468388 - 14 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461816 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461816&idx=1 14th October 2022 - ITT documentation - Case Transfer evaluation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461816 RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE CASE TRANSFER PROCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS - Research to inform the evaluation of the Case Transfer Process of benefit recipients from the UK Government benefits to new devolved disability benefits - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468388 RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE CASE TRANSFER PROCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS - Research to inform the evaluation of the Case Transfer Process of benefit recipients from the UK Government benefits to new 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-r6ebe6-0000710356 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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