--- title: "Cancer Care Strategy for Scotland Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000760074" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760074" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000760074.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000760074.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-07-31" --- # Cancer Care Strategy for Scotland Evaluation Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000760074 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760074) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000760074.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the "Cancer Care Strategy for Scotland Evaluation" project to Ipsos (market research) Ltd. This initiative falls under the industry category of General Public Services and focuses on evaluating the impact of cancer policy actions on affected individuals. The procurement process followed the open procedure method, and the contract is related to services and has a value of £180,000. The buying organisation is based in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland, with a focus on addressing socio-economic inequalities, racism, and accessibility challenges across various demographic groups. The contract was signed on 31 July 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare evaluation, policy analysis, and social research, particularly those experienced in addressing health inequalities. The evaluation project prioritises evidence generation and insights into the effectiveness of cancer care pathways, making it an ideal opportunity for firms with expertise in healthcare strategy and community-focused research. Businesses that can offer in-depth analytical services and possess strong capabilities in data collection and interpretation, especially those familiar with the public health sector's unique challenges, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. ## Notice Evaluation of Cancer Strategy for Scotland ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of the Evaluation of Cancer Strategy for Scotland. Aligned to priorities highlighted in the Policy Prospectus and Care and Wellbeing Portfolio, this project seeks to provide evidence to understand the effects and impacts of cancer policy actions on people affected by cancer. The aim is to provide insights to evaluate who progresses smoothly (or not) along the pathway, in what way, and why, and what barriers (if any) are experienced. This will include evidence about how different elements or models of support work along the pathway, and how the pathway is experienced by different demographic groups, with a focus on those who have been underserved historically. In looking along the pathway, it will be important to focus on two initiatives that are being implemented in NHS Boards to support people affected by cancer along the pathway: Improving the Cancer Journey (Action 94, 2023-2036 Action Plan) and a Single Point of Contact (Action 95, 2023-2036 Action Plan). To support the ambition to tackle health inequalities, evidence should be gathered from individuals and groups who experience socio-economic inequalities, racism and discrimination, and in rural and island communities, where there are particular challenges in providing equity of access, as highlighted in the Cancer Strategy. Data will contribute evidence connected with high-level strategic outcomes of the Cancer Strategy: improved experience of services and optimised quality of life, which themselves contribute to the strategic aim to improve cancer survival and provide excellent, equitably accessible care. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510994 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 | | Future notice date | 16 Apr 2024 | | Award date | 31 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | £180,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £180,000 | ## 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 | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH | ## 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 - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510994 - 16 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503165 - 8 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500484 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500484&idx=4 20th March 2024 - Request for Information Covering Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500484&idx=5 20th March 2024 - Request for Information Covering Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500484&idx=1 15th March 2024 - Request for Information Covering Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500484&idx=2 8th March 2024 - Request for Information Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500484&idx=3 8th March 2024 - For Information - the previous statement of requirements January 2024 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500484 Cancer Care Strategy for Scotland Evaluation - Evaluation of Cancer Strategy for Scotland - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503165 Cancer Care Strategy for Scotland Evaluation - Evaluation of Cancer Strategy for Scotland - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510994 Cancer Care Strategy for Scotland Evaluation - Evaluation of Cancer Strategy for Scotland ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760074 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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