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title: "Research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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# Research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782268

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for 'Research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships' under the industry category of general public services. The contracting authority, located in Glasgow, is seeking an external service provider to assist in a national evaluation programme. This programme involves working with local partners to collect, reflect, and share data to determine the programme's effectiveness in improving public service design and family outcomes. The tender is in the active stage with a closing date for submissions on 3rd December 2024 at noon, and the contract period will commence on 13th January 2025, ending on 31st March 2026. The budget assigned for this project is £113,000, and the procurement method being used is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research, evaluation, and public service improvement consultancy to expand their operations. Companies experienced in collaborative frameworks and data management, capable of providing a structured approach to monitoring and evaluating public programmes, would be well-suited to compete. The project's scope includes the development of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework, local partner support, data synthesis, and primary research, making it an attractive prospect for firms eager to demonstrate their expertise in driving effective public service delivery. The servicing organisation must meet specific insurance and technical criteria, including professional risk indemnity and a robust supply chain management system with prompt payment protocols.

## Notice

The Scottish Government is seeking an external Service Provider to provide research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships. Specifically, the Service Provider is required to support a national evaluation of the programme that works collaboratively with local partners to shape and co-ordinate data collection, reflection, learning and knowledge sharing and builds an understanding of whether and how the programme as a whole is effective in achieving changes in public service design and delivery and ultimately better outcomes for families.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We anticipate that the work will comprise four key workstreams: 1) Development of an overall monitoring and evaluation framework for the Fairer Future Partnerships programme, incorporating a range of outcomes, indicators and data sources, that can provide evidence of the effectiveness of the overall approach; 2) Provision of support to local partners in order to: a) enable the partnerships to collect good quality data that can evidence their agreed outcomes and impact, and b) facilitate ongoing evidence gathering, reflection, learning and knowledge sharing among partnerships; 3) Synthesis of data, evidence and learning collected by local partnerships to provide an overview of delivery models, programme reach and short- to medium-term outcomes; 4) Primary research with local partnerships and national stakeholders to explore key delivery challenges and the overall effectiveness of the partnership approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518177 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| Lots value | £113,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518177

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518177
  Research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships - The Scottish Government is seeking an external Service Provider to provide research and evaluation support for the Fairer Future Partnerships. Specifically, the Service Provider is required to support a national evaluation of the programme that works collaboratively with local partners to shape and co-ordinate data collection, reflection, learning and knowledge sharing and builds an understanding of whether and how the programme as a whole is effective in achieving changes in public service design and delivery and ultimately better outcomes for families.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782268
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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