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title: "Award of RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE - SOCIAL CARE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA MODELS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000725131"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-04-21"
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# Award of RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE - SOCIAL CARE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA MODELS

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000725131

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the project titled "RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE - SOCIAL CARE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA MODELS" to the British Association of Social Workers. The procurement method used was direct, where the contract was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The tender period was from 27th March 2023 to 31st July 2023. The contract, with a value of £10,000 GBP, was signed on 24th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services industry to provide innovative solutions in adult social care eligibility criteria. Service providers with a strong track record in research and knowledge exchange, particularly in the field of adult social care, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Scottish Government is the buying organization behind this procurement process, aiming to enhance the prioritization practices in adult social care through this project.

## Notice

We require the proposal to provide the following:I. A report summarising existing relevant innovations in the field of adult social care eligibility criteria (prioritisation) where the range of innovation is from highly valued settings and where challenges have been identified. This will reference and include descriptions of different approaches to prioritisation and practice examples from across the UK (and beyond if identified).II. Summaries of the findings from discussion events with supported people, carers and staff. These will include a record and analysis of issues raised by these stakeholder groups; and reflect any views expressed on alternative approaches to prioritisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476919 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | GOLSPIE |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW10 6UB |
| 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 | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ABBEYFIELD KIRKCALDY SOCIETY; ARTSCAPE GARDENS; BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS; CARNEGIE CARE; DUNCAN WEMYSS; EKOS; ELECTRIFY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION LTD T/A MORRISON CONSTRUCTION NORTH EAST; GAS CALL SERVICES; HARVEY NASH; KC SCAFFOLDING; MOTT MACDONALD; PROCAST BUILDING CONTRACTORS; SMART TRAVEL; SMITH AND SONS COACHES; SYSTRA; THE GATE WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 18:38 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476919

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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