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
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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
Reference number
685267
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.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Understanding the Requirement / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Design and Methodology / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Staffing / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Project Management and Risk Assessment / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Cyber Security / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Climate Emergency / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £180,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2024
End date
31 March 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
SPD 4B.4
Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of no less than 1.0. Current Ratio will be calculated as follows:
net current assets divided by net current liabilities.
There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
SPD Statement for 4B.5
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any
contract, the insurances indicated below:
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP Public Liability Insurance = 1 million GBP
Professional Indemnity Insurance = 1 million GBP
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
It shall be a condition of the Contract that, if required by the Scottish Government, the appointed Service Provider shall deliver a validly
executed Parent Company Guarantee in the form set out in the tender documents
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-007499
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 May 2024
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
SPD will be scored on a pass/fail basis.
The contract award criteria will be Price 30%/Quality 70 %.
Question Scoring Methodology for Award Criteria outlined in invitation to tender:
0 — Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.
1 — Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.
2 — Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.
3 — Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.
4 — Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall.
Bidders must complete the SPD (Scotland) to demonstrate adherence to the Exclusion and Selection Criteria for this procurement.
Bidders must confirm that they will include the standard clause in all contracts used in the delivery of the requirements, ensuring payment of subcontractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and include a point of contact for subcontractors to refer to in the case of payment difficulties. This will require active monitoring of payment performance and provision of evidence and reporting to the Scottish Government on a regular basis.
Bidders who fail to answer “Yes” to this question will not have their tender considered further.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26389. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community Benefits will be a non scored question. However the winning Bidders responses to this section will become a contract condition.
(SC Ref:763517)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chamber Street
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom