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title: "Award of Review of Scottish Recommended Allowance for Foster and Kinship Carers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769807"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-10-09"
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# Award of Review of Scottish Recommended Allowance for Foster and Kinship Carers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769807

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, has commissioned a research project titled "Award of Review of Scottish Recommended Allowance for Foster and Kinship Carers". This contracting process is categorised under services, focusing on research and social research services. Key dates include the tender period starting on 10th July 2024 and ending on 4th March 2025. The awarded contract, signed on 10th July 2024, involves KSO Research Limited. The project aims to collect data on the implementation of the Scottish Recommended Allowance (SRA) for foster and kinship carers to ensure consistency and transparency across payments made to caregivers, thereby meeting the policy objectives. This project will be primarily conducted in Scotland, with critical activities centred in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and policy evaluation to grow by contributing to a high-impact governmental project. Organisations with expertise in social research, data collection, and policy analysis are well-suited to compete for such contracts, enabling them to showcase their ability to influence policy decisions and improve social systems. Participation in this project can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies, providing avenues for future collaborative opportunities and contracts.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a research project to collect data on the implementation of the Scottish Recommended Allowance for Foster and Kinship Carers (SRA).The aim of the work is to collect data on whether the implementation of the SRA has achieved its policy intent, by bringing consistency and transparency to the allowances paid to foster and kinship carers, and ensuring that all caregivers, no matter where they live, receive at least a set rate to cover the costs of the child they are looking after.The proposed research will provide a final report and accessible summary, the findings of which will be disseminated within Scottish Government as well as published externally. The findings will be used to feed into the overall evaluation of the SRA, understand the impact for foster and kinship families, inform adjustments to delivery and help with design and development of future policy action.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515879 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,995 |
| 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 | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CLYDE VALLEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS HIGHLAND; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; TAYSIDE CONTRACTS; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 55 |
| Supplier names | ABERCROMBY VENDING; ADDLESHAW GODDARD; AECOM; AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; AGRICAR; ANDERSON STRATHERN; AUTO WINDSCREENS SERVICES; BSE SKILLS; COGENT SKILLS; CONNECTED TRANSPORT PLANNING; D&J TAXIS; DAVID MORTON (LARBERT; DIACK & MACAULAY; DOCCLA; EAZY COACH HIRE; ENERGY & UTILITY SKILLS; ENGINUITY; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; FES; H2O COST REDUCTION SERVICES LIMITED T/A H2O LEGIONELLA CONTROL SERVICES; HARVEY NASH; II ASPIRE; INDESPENSION; INSTRUCTUS GROUP; IPSOS MORI; KSO RESEARCH; LANTRA; LARGS YACHT HAVEN; LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; MCTAGGART CONSTRUCTION; NATIONAL SKILLS ACADEMY FOR FOOD & DRINK; NEW VERVE CONSULTING; NSAR; ODAG CONSULTANTS; PALFINGER MARINE; PAT MUNRO CONSTRUCTION; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; R B WILSON (ELECTRICAL; RICHARD IRVIN FM; RYDEN; SCOT J C B; SCREENSKILLS; SECURITY PLUS; SKILLS ACTIVE AND HABIA; SOFTCAT; SOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS / GIS247; TECHNOGYM; THE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EDUCATION & WELLBEING GROUP; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; THE INSTITUTE OF THE MOTOR INDUSTRY; THE LINES BETWEEN; THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES |

## 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

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 15:28 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515879

## Notice URLs

- http://https://cvha.co.uk/
- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- http://www.tayside-contracts.co.uk/

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