Tender

Provision of Behaviour In Scottish Schools Research (BISSR) 2022

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

24 Jun 2022 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Behaviour In Scottish Schools Research (BISSR) 2022", aiming to understand behaviour in Scottish schools better. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services. The expected contract award date is 31st August 2022, with service commencement slated for 1st October 2022. The tender is open, employing an open procedure, and submissions are due by 29th July 2022 at 14:00 UK time. The total value of the contract is £176,000 with a potential duration of 13 months plus an option for a 5-month extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for research consultancies and organisations specialising in behaviour analysis within educational settings. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering similar research projects, especially those with a strong understanding of stakeholder engagement within schools, will be well-positioned to compete. Businesses capable of developing data-driven insights into trends and strategies for managing behaviour in educational environments, alongside capabilities in engaging technology's impact, are particularly suitable for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Behaviour In Scottish Schools Research (BISSR) 2022

Notice Description

The Scottish Government seeks to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of research services to better understand behaviour in Scottish schools. The contract will be awarded for a period of 13 months with an option to extend for a period of an additional 5 months. The purpose of the project is to provide a robust picture of overall trends of behaviour and relationships in Scottish schools, gain the views of key stakeholders on behaviour and establish some of the causal factors behind differences in behaviour/ effective management strategies. The project will include scope to explore the impact of technology use in schools on behaviour.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of research services relating to Behaviour In Scottish Schools. The overall aim of the research is to provide a clear and robust picture of behaviour in publicly-funded mainstream schools in Scotland and of current policy and practice in relation to managing behaviour. The Scope of the Contract will be to provide a robust picture of overall trends of behaviour and relationships in Scottish schools, gain the views of key stakeholders on behaviour and establish some of the causal factors behind differences in behaviour/effective management strategies. The scope of the project may also explore the impact of technology use in schools on behaviour. This represents the latest in a series of three-yearly Behaviour in Scottish Schools reports and builds on research carried out in 2016, 2012, 2009 and 2006. The Service Provider will be expected to engage with a wide range of stakeholders: pupils, parents/carers, teachers, support staff and headteachers. Additional information: Estimated date of contract award is 31st August 2022 with services commencing on 1st October 2022.

Renewal: 1 x 5 month extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034a1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017270-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Jan Gillon
Contact Email
jan.gillon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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