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title: "DLEARN - Bairns' Hoose Programme: Development of National Theory of Change and Outcomes Framework"
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published: "2026-07-07"
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# DLEARN - Bairns' Hoose Programme: Development of National Theory of Change and Outcomes Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827485

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, headquartered in Edinburgh, is spearheading the DLEARN – Bairns’ Hoose Programme, which involves developing a National Theory of Change and Outcomes Framework. This procurement process falls under the 'services' category, focusing on general public services, and has been completed as of 2026. The open procedure was utilised for this contract, ensuring transparency and broad accessibility. The tender concluded with a contract awarded to Ipsos MORI, a large-scale supplier based in London, with the contract signed on 11th June 2026. The total contract value amounts to £74,435 GBP, with the project slated to impact partnerships across the UKM region, contributing to better alignment with Bairns’ Hoose Standards.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in policy development, programme evaluation, and outcomes framework design, particularly those focusing on public services and child and family welfare. It creates potential growth for companies capable of employing flexible approaches to implement the national outcomes while considering unique local contexts. Organisations with expertise in stakeholder engagement and collaborative frameworks, who can leverage economic and technical selection criteria, would find this contract aligns with their capabilities, enabling expansion in public sector consultancy services.

## Notice

The requirement is for a Scotland-focused and nationally shared and agreed theory of change and outcomes framework. The outcomes framework will provide a list of core national outcomes that are shared across all partnerships. Outcomes should be clearly linked to Bairns' Hoose Standards, agreed by all partners, and informed by the voices of children, young people, families, partnerships and stakeholders. The theory of change will set out in detail how the programme is expected to achieve these intended national level outcomes, while recognising variations in local contexts providing sufficient flexibility to work for the range of approaches to implementation being taken forward.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a Scotland-focused and nationally shared and agreed theory of change and outcomes framework. The outcomes framework will provide a list of core national outcomes that are shared across all partnerships. Outcomes should be clearly linked to Bairns' Hoose Standards, agreed by all partners, and informed by the voices of children, young people, families, partnerships and stakeholders. The theory of change will set out in detail how the programme is expected to achieve these intended national level outcomes, while recognising variations in local contexts providing sufficient flexibility to work for the range of approaches to implementation being taken forward.

Renewal: Optional 1 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559560 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,435 |

## 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 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559560
- 27 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552619

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552619
  DLEARN - Bairns' Hoose Programme: Development of National Theory of Change and Outcomes Framework - The requirement is for a Scotland-focused and nationally shared and agreed theory of change and outcomes framework. The outcomes framework will provide a list of core national outcomes that are shared across all partnerships. Outcomes should be clearly linked to Bairns' Hoose Standards, agreed by all partners, and informed by the voices of children, young people, families, partnerships and stakeholders. The theory of change will set out in detail how the programme is expected to achieve these intended national level outcomes, while recognising variations in local contexts providing sufficient flexibility to work for the range of approaches to implementation being taken forward.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559560
  DLEARN - Bairns' Hoose Programme: Development of National Theory of Change and Outcomes Framework - The requirement is for a Scotland-focused and nationally shared and agreed theory of change and outcomes framework. The outcomes framework will provide a list of core national outcomes that are shared across all partnerships. Outcomes should be clearly linked to Bairns' Hoose Standards, agreed by all partners, and informed by the voices of children, young people, families, partnerships and stakeholders. The theory of change will set out in detail how the programme is expected to achieve these intended national level outcomes, while recognising variations in local contexts providing sufficient flexibility to work for the range of approaches to implementation being taken forward.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827485

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