Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
Contact
Gary Crombie
Telephone
+44 7392287522
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Cancer Care Strategy for Scotland Evaluation
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Evaluation of Cancer Strategy for Scotland
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £180,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of the Evaluation of
Cancer Strategy for Scotland.
Aligned to priorities highlighted in the Policy Prospectus and Care and Wellbeing Portfolio, this project seeks to provide evidence to
understand the effects and impacts of cancer policy actions on people affected by cancer. The aim is to provide insights to evaluate who
progresses smoothly (or not) along the pathway, in what way, and why, and what barriers (if any) are experienced. This will include
evidence about how different elements or models of support work along the pathway, and how the pathway is experienced by different
demographic groups, with a focus on those who have been underserved historically. In looking along the pathway, it will be important to
focus on two initiatives that are being implemented in NHS Boards to support people affected by cancer along the pathway: Improving the
Cancer Journey (Action 94, 2023-2036 Action Plan) and a Single Point of Contact (Action 95, 2023-2036 Action Plan). To support the
ambition to tackle health inequalities, evidence should be gathered from individuals and groups who experience socio-economic
inequalities, racism and discrimination, and in rural and island communities, where there are particular challenges in providing equity of
access, as highlighted in the Cancer Strategy. Data will contribute evidence connected with high-level strategic outcomes of the Cancer
Strategy: improved experience of services and optimised quality of life, which themselves contribute to the strategic aim to improve cancer
survival and provide excellent, equitably accessible care.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 April 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please access the Request for Information Documents attached to this PIN Notice. Responses should be sent to gary.crombie@gov.scot no later than Friday 22nd March 2024.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=760074.
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