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Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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21 Aug 2023 at 12:34

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05 Jun 2023 at 12:41

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Tender

15 May 2023 at 16:38

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Planning

03 Mar 2023 at 10:17

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the "Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6" contract in the services category. The contract involves the evaluation of the impact of expanding funded early learning in Scotland. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government, and the procurement was conducted using an open procedure. The contract was awarded to ScotCen Social Research. The contract is valued at £354,197 and was signed on 26th July 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies in the welfare services industry, particularly those involved in research services for children and young people. Businesses that focus on evaluating the impact of educational programs, managing large-scale research projects, and demonstrating expertise in areas such as cybersecurity and community benefits would be well-suited to compete. The contract also includes requirements for fair work practices, addressing climate emergencies, and providing community benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6

Notice Description

Post-expansion Phases of the Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC Phases 4-6) evaluation which aims to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government Children and Families Analysis Unit and the Directorate for Early Learning and Childcare, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wished to commission the Post-expansion Phases of the Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC Phases 4-6) evaluation which aimed to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) in Scotland from 600 hours to 1,140 hours per year.

Options: This is a 24 month contract with the expected start date of 16th August 2023. There will be the opportunity to extend this contract for a further 6 months at Scottish Ministers discretion.

Renewal: Following the end of the initial contract period of 24 months the contract maybe extended by 6 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03addb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024498-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£354,197 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
26 Jul 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ScotCen Social Research (Scottish Centre for Social Research)

Further Information

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