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User Researcher Recruitment Partner

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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04 Feb 2021 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking a User Researcher Recruitment Partner as part of its procurement process, which falls under the market research services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the award stage, with the contract estimated at £119,000. The contract was signed on 4 September 2020, and its delivery location is in Edinburgh, UK. This opportunity highlights the government's commitment to enhancing user research capabilities through external partnerships.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in user research methodologies. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the competition, where all bids received were from SMEs. Companies well-versed in providing high-quality research services, with a strong focus on technical expertise, are ideally positioned to compete for this contract, especially given the established option to extend the contract for an additional year.

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Notice Title

User Researcher Recruitment Partner

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of User Researcher Recruitment Partner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of User Researcher Recruitment Partner. Additional information: not applicable

Options: Option to extend contract for a further 12 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02902a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002243-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ian.whitelaw@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312445522

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAYLOR MCKENZIE RESEARCH & MARKETING

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