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title: "Provision of research to inform evaluation of the Five Family Payments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000761567"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-06-27"
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# Provision of research to inform evaluation of the Five Family Payments

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761567

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of research to inform evaluation of the Five Family Payments" tender. The procurement was led by the Scottish Government and took place in Edinburgh, UK. The tender falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract with a value of £99,690 GBP was awarded to the National Centre for Social Research on 23rd May 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in research services, especially those focused on social impact evaluation. Businesses with experience in conducting primary research with diverse groups would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method was open to all interested suppliers, and the tender aimed to assess the impact of support payments on families with children, providing insights for policy and social welfare enhancements.

## Notice

The primary aim of the research is to assess the impact of FFPs on families with children who have received this support, by learning about their experiences with the payments. A secondary aim of the research is to explore engagement with the benefits amongst seldom-heard groups. This will involve primary research with clients and stakeholders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary aim of the research is to assess the impact of FFPs on families with children who have received this support, by learning about their experiences with the payments. A secondary aim of the research is to explore engagement with the benefits amongst seldom-heard groups. The work will involve primary research with clients and stakeholders. The project will be completed by March 2025.

Renewal: option to extend by 8 weeks at discretion of purchaser

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508451 |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,690 |

## 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 | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL 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
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508451
- 20 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501339

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501339&idx=1
  20th March 2024 - Research to inform evaluation of Five Family Payments - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501339&idx=2
  20th March 2024 - Research to inform evaluation of Five Family Payments - SPD document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501339&idx=3
  20th March 2024 - SAQ module (quality question F)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501339
  Provision of research to inform evaluation of the Five Family Payments - The primary aim of the research is to assess the impact of FFPs on families with children who have received this support, by learning about their experiences with the payments. A secondary aim of the research is to explore engagement with the benefits amongst seldom-heard groups. This will involve primary research with clients and stakeholders.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508451
  Provision of research to inform evaluation of the Five Family Payments - The primary aim of the research is to assess the impact of FFPs on families with children who have received this support, by learning about their experiences with the payments. A secondary aim of the research is to explore engagement with the benefits amongst seldom-heard groups. This will involve primary research with clients and stakeholders.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000761567

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