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title: "Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support"
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# Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000785083

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, serving as the buyer, has conducted a procurement process for an independent evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support as part of the new dementia strategy. Situated in Edinburgh, the procurement falls under the category of general public services within the services industry. The process employed is an open procedure, initiated as a tender and recently awarded to IFF Research Ltd. on the 9th of April 2025, with the contract valued at £137,145.25 GBP. The project is designed to contribute to the strategy's first two-year Delivery Plan (2024-2026), with several procurement stages documented, highlighting award criteria prioritising quality (75%) and price (25%). Interested parties may note key bidding dates which span until the 20th of January 2025.

This procurement offers lucrative opportunities for businesses in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in healthcare evaluations and social policies. Companies adept at providing insightful analysis and comprehensive assessments, especially those familiar with service delivery variations and healthcare impacts, are positioned well for this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a robust methodology for peer reviews and ethical scrutiny will find substantial growth potential. The open method allows competitive access, giving enterprises the chance to contribute positively to Scotland’s dementia policy and influence future service models, enhancing their engagement in public sector healthcare evaluations.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story and the accompanying first two-year Delivery Plan (2024-2026). One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. The findings from the evaluation will support decision making regarding the future direction of national PDS policy and/or the modification and widening out of existing PDS service models. It will also enable us to evidence the efficacy and potential for improvements to access, uptake and quality.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. Recognising the importance of getting it right for people following diagnosis, the following was set as a Local Delivery Plan (LDP) standard by Scottish Government and health boards: "People newly diagnosed with dementia will be offered a minimum of one year's post-diagnostic support, coordinated by a named link worker." Our ambition, set out in the new Dementia Strategy, is to ensure everyone who receives a diagnosis of dementia has equitable access to PDS, irrespective of where they live, how old they are, and what stage their dementia has progressed to. This support should also be person-centred, trauma-informed and responds to people's needs and preferences. The first 2-year Delivery Plan commits to an independent evaluation of Scotland's Post Diagnostic Support policy and delivery, including the perspective of people living with dementia and care partners/unpaid carers and those living in care homes. The evaluation will provide evidence of the value and impact of Post-Diagnostic Support to date, helping inform future PDS policy, service planning and practice. The evaluation aims are to: - Provide a comprehensive assessment of the current provision of PDS in relation to the expected outcomes set out in the Dementia Strategy. - Understand the variation in service delivery models and experiences of PDS, to provide insights into PDS delivery and impact. - Identify areas of learning and improvement to support progress towards the Dementia Strategy PDS outcomes, and inform decision making on policy and service delivery.

Renewal: An optional 3 month extension will be available to the purchasing authority to utilise at their discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529960 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £137,145 |

## 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 8EA |
| 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 | 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
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529960
- 5 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519682

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519682
  Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story and the accompanying first two-year Delivery Plan (2024-2026). One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. The findings from the evaluation will support decision making regarding the future direction of national PDS policy and/or the modification and widening out of existing PDS service models. It will also enable us to evidence the efficacy and potential for improvements to access, uptake and quality.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529960
  Independent Evaluation of Scotland's Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an independent evaluation which will contribute to ambitions of the New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story and the accompanying first two-year Delivery Plan (2024-2026). One of the key policy aims in Scotland's new dementia strategy is improving on the uptake and delivery of post diagnostic support (PDS), which has been Scotland's flagship policy in dementia for over 10 years. The findings from the evaluation will support decision making regarding the future direction of national PDS policy and/or the modification and widening out of existing PDS service models. It will also enable us to evidence the efficacy and potential for improvements to access, uptake and quality.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785083
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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