--- title: "Research on the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme in the context of devolved disability benefits" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000729091" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000729091" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000729091.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000729091.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2023-06-07" --- # Research on the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme in the context of devolved disability benefits Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000729091 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000729091) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000729091.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the procurement of research services titled "Research on the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme in the context of devolved disability benefits". The procurement process was completed on 5th June 2023, and the buying organisation is the Scottish Government based in Edinburgh, UK. The industry category is services related to "General public services" and "Environmental protection". The procurement method used was an open procedure and the contract value is £46,588 GBP. This tender opportunity for research services related to the AVE Scheme presents potential business growth opportunities for firms involved in social policy research, disability services, and consultancy in the public sector. Businesses with experience in evaluating public schemes, conducting policy impact assessments, and providing evidence-based recommendations would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The active procurement stage with deadlines approaching indicates an immediate window for businesses to engage with the Scottish Government and contribute to policy improvements in the field of disability benefits. ## Notice This specification sets out what is required for research to support an overall assessment of the Accessible Vehicle and Equipment Scheme with respect to people's entitlement and needs. The research will help Scottish Government to understand about the experiences of different groups in relation to the scheme and provide evidence to support and improve policy and practice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A research project that will feed into a policy impact evaluation of the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme in the delivery of the devolved disability benefits. The Scheme provides an equivalent to the Motability Scheme; it helps to provide disabled people in Scotland with access to vehicles or mobility equipment. This research is to be completed over approximately the next year and will provide insight into the views and experiences of different groups, including AVE scheme providers, disability benefit clients and dealers who work on behalf of providers. Renewal: Optional extension of 8 weeks ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480517 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £46,588 | ## 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 8LU | | 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 | THE LINES BETWEEN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480517 - 13 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476119 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR476119&idx=1 13th April 2023 - Research for AVE scheme evaluation - ITT - April 2023 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476119 Research on the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme in the context of devolved disability benefits - This specification sets out what is required for research to support an overall assessment of the Accessible Vehicle and Equipment Scheme with respect to people's entitlement and needs. The research will help Scottish Government to understand about the experiences of different groups in relation to the scheme and provide evidence to support and improve policy and practice. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480517 Research on the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme in the context of devolved disability benefits - This specification sets out what is required for research to support an overall assessment of the Accessible Vehicle and Equipment Scheme with respect to people's entitlement and needs. The research will help Scottish Government to understand about the experiences of different groups in relation to the scheme and provide evidence to support and improve policy and practice. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000729091 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000729091. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000729091.json.