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title: "Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE POLICY AREA OF SPECIAL RULES FOR T..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780948"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-11-20"
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# Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE POLICY AREA OF SPECIAL RULES FOR T...

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780948

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for research services in the social research domain under the title "Award of PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF THE POLICY AREA OF SPECIAL RULES FOR T...". This contract pertains to the evaluation of the Special Rules for Terminal Illness (SRTI) in the delivery of devolved disability benefits. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with a contract amounting to £45,825 being awarded on 20th November 2024. The project completion deadline is set for 5th February 2025, and the successful bidder is KSO Research Limited, based in Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those with experience in policy evaluation and disability benefits. Successful execution of such projects can enhance the contractor's portfolio and reputation with governmental clients, potentially leading to further similar opportunities. Businesses with strong analytical capabilities, an understanding of disability policies, and a track record of delivering timely and robust research would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake research to inform an evaluation of Special Rules for Terminal Illness (SRTI) in the delivery of devolved disability benefits.The overall aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust research on how changes to SRTI have been experienced by clients and clinicians, and to assess whether it is meeting its policy commitments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518733 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,825 |
| 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; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD; NHS TAYSIDE; QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SRUC |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | Almond |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; ARTSCAPE GARDENS; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ASTELL SCIENTIFIC; ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY; ESSENCEMEDIACOM; FORTH ENVIRONMENT LINK; HAMILTON WASTE AND RECYCLING; IOPT; KSO RESEARCH; LANGSTANE; LEMAITRE VASCULAR; MATHERS DAIRY UTENSILS; ORANGETEK; PICK EVERARD; RICHARD IRVIN FM; THE KEIL CENTRE; UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 15:58 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518733

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.qmscotland.co.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk

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