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title: "PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF DECISION-MAKING, INCLUDING CONSULTATIONS, REVIEW PERIODS, AND REVIEWS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781882"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-01-07"
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# PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF DECISION-MAKING, INCLUDING CONSULTATIONS, REVIEW PERIODS, AND REVIEWS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781882

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of research to inform the evaluation of decision-making, including consultations, review periods, and reviews in the context of devolved disability benefits. This contract falls under the industry category of General Public Services (CPV: 79400000) and involves engagement with individual applicants and Social Security Scotland's Case Managers. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £99,970, was signed on 10th December 2024. The contract performance is expected to start shortly and is aimed at providing timely and robust research on how policy changes in decision-making impact individuals' disability benefit experiences. The research will be carried out across the UK. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and analysis services, particularly those with experience in evaluating public policies and social services. SMEs, especially those based in the UK, with expertise in handling large-scale data analysis and working closely with government bodies, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract indicates the Scottish Government's commitment to basing policy decisions on empirical research, thus providing a steady stream of opportunities for research-focused enterprises aiming to support and influence public sector decision-making processes.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake an evaluation of decision-making in the delivery of devolved disability benefits. The overall aim of the work is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust research on policy changes to decision-making and how these impact on individuals' disability benefit experiences. Engagement will be required with individual applicants and Social Security Scotland's Case Managers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake an evaluation of decision-making in the delivery of devolved disability benefits. The overall aim of the work is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust research on policy changes to decision-making and how these impact on individuals' disability benefit experiences. Engagement will be required with individual applicants and Social Security Scotland's Case Managers.

Renewal: while we do not intend to use them, two one-month contract extensions can be made available, if necessary, with no associated financial extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521161 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 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 | £99,970 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521161
- 30 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517178

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517178&idx=2
  8th November 2024 - Amended Timetable
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517178&idx=1
  30th October 2024 - Disability Decision Making ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517178
  PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF DECISION-MAKING, INCLUDING CONSULTATIONS, REVIEW PERIODS, AND REVIEWS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS - The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake an evaluation of decision-making in the delivery of devolved disability benefits. The overall aim of the work is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust research on policy changes to decision-making and how these impact on individuals' disability benefit experiences. Engagement will be required with individual applicants and Social Security Scotland's Case Managers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521161
  PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO INFORM THE EVALUATION OF DECISION-MAKING, INCLUDING CONSULTATIONS, REVIEW PERIODS, AND REVIEWS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVOLVED DISABILITY BENEFITS - The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a contractor to undertake an evaluation of decision-making in the delivery of devolved disability benefits. The overall aim of the work is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust research on policy changes to decision-making and how these impact on individuals' disability benefit experiences. Engagement will be required with individual applicants and Social Security Scotland's Case Managers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781882

## Provenance

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