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title: "Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO 'SELDOM HEARD' GROUPS WITHIN THE SCOTTISH SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745245"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-06-27"
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# Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO 'SELDOM HEARD' GROUPS WITHIN THE SCOTTISH SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000745245

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of research into 'seldom heard' groups within the Scottish social security system. The tender, titled "Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO 'SELDOM HEARD' GROUPS WITHIN THE SCOTTISH SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM", falls under the main procurement category of services. The procurement stage was initiated as a tender, with a tender period starting on March 11, 2023, and ending on August 3, 2024. The contract was signed on March 11, 2023, with a total contract value of £24,998. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government located in Glasgow.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Businesses interested in providing systematic analysis on social security barriers faced by 'seldom heard' groups would be well-suited to compete. The contract aims to help develop bespoke approaches to support marginalized communities in accessing their social security entitlements. The National Centre for Social Research was awarded the contract, marking a significant step towards addressing social security challenges in Scotland.

## Notice

A desk-based review around 'seldom heard' groups within the Scottish social security system. The purpose of this review will be to provide the Scottish Government with systematic analysis around the groups of people most likely to face significant barriers in accessing social security support they are entitled to. It is expected the review will examine existing evidence to identify specific seldom heard groups and provide detail on key barriers facing take-up of social security. The conclusions from this research will inform work to develop bespoke, person-centred, approaches to ensure these communities are supported to access their social security entitlements.Further information is outlined in the specification. Outputs are required by February 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508484 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,998 |
| 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 |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BRIGHTSOLID; COMMUNICATION INCLUSION PEOPLE; DALES MARINE SERVICES; GET UP TO SPEED; MACKAY MARINE SERVICES; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; THE LINES BETWEEN; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2024 at 14:59 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508484

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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