--- title: "Solace/IS Transformation: Self-Assessment and Peer Collaborative Improvement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791577" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791577" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791577.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791577.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "IMPROVEMENT SERVICE" published: "2025-04-17" --- # Solace/IS Transformation: Self-Assessment and Peer Collaborative Improvement Buyer: IMPROVEMENT SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791577 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791577) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791577.json) ## Summary The Improvement Service, headquartered in Livingston, is in the process of awarding a contract under the Solace/IS transformation programme. The procurement, classified under the industry category of General Public Services (COFOG: 01), aims to strengthen local government's self-assessment and peer collaborative improvement frameworks. An independent consultant has been selected to support these efforts, with Alastair Delaney Consultancy being awarded the contract valued at £45,000. The award notice for this contract was signed on 15th April 2025, following an open procedure procurement method. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the public sector, particularly those with expertise in local government operations and evaluation frameworks. Firms capable of providing robust assessment methods and facilitating collaboration can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector. The project involves working closely with councils and scrutiny bodies across Scotland, making it an ideal fit for consultancies experienced in regional government dynamics and stakeholder engagement. ## Notice The Improvement Service, on behalf of the Solace/IS transformation programme are seeking to contract an independent consultant to support the work of a project team set up to renegotiate, test and standardise improved approaches to Local Government self - evaluation/assessment and peer collaborative improvement as a foundation to strengthen the working dynamic between scrutiny bodies, local and central government. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As part of the wider Solace/IS transformation programme, Improvement Service are seeking services of an independent consultant to lend expertise to a project that will work with councils and scrutiny bodies across Scotland to re-focus commitment to recommendations of the Crerar review. Specifically, the contractor will work with the project team to engage and facilitate with networks towards the development of a National Framework for Self- Evaluation / Assessment and the production of a short paper that provides recommendations as to specific standards of approaches to Peer Collaborative Improvement required to meet shared goals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528584 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | £45,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £45,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | IMPROVEMENT SERVICE | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALASTAIR DELANEY CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528584 - 10 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525667 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525667&idx=1 10th March 2025 - Consultant Brief - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525667&idx=2 10th March 2025 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525667 Solace/IS Transformation: Self-Assessment and Peer Collaborative Improvement - The Improvement Service, on behalf of the Solace/IS transformation programme are seeking to contract an independent consultant to support the work of a project team set up to renegotiate, test and standardise improved approaches to Local Government self - evaluation/assessment and peer collaborative improvement as a foundation to strengthen the working dynamic between scrutiny bodies, local and central government. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528584 Solace/IS Transformation: Self-Assessment and Peer Collaborative Improvement - The Improvement Service, on behalf of the Solace/IS transformation programme are seeking to contract an independent consultant to support the work of a project team set up to renegotiate, test and standardise improved approaches to Local Government self - evaluation/assessment and peer collaborative improvement as a foundation to strengthen the working dynamic between scrutiny bodies, local and central government. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.improvementservice.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791577 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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