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Review of Community Led Local Development in rural Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2024 at 13:54

Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 08:45

Planning

07 May 2024 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to commission a research project to review three Scottish Government-funded programmes: Community Led Local Development, Scottish Rural Action, and Scottish Rural Network. This project aims to evaluate the delivery and impact of these programmes within rural Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code: 73000000). The contract will be conducted through an open procedure, and the research is set to provide interim findings throughout 2024-2025, with critical milestones including a desk review due by June 2024. The contracted amount for the complete review is valued at £250,000 GBP. The main location for the services will be within the UKM region, with the intended start date for the contract set for 21 October 2024, ending on 20 October 2025.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for companies specializing in research and consultancy services focused on public and third sector policy impacts. Companies with ISO9001 accreditation or equivalent quality management standards will find this contract aligned with their credentials. It presents unique growth prospects by allowing businesses to engage directly with government policy makers and stakeholders in rural development. The tender requires a strategic approach involving stakeholder engagement and the provision of practical recommendations, making it suitable for firms experienced in policy evaluation, strategic consultancy, and rural development projects. Additionally, the ability to propose innovative methods within specified budget and timescale may provide competitive advantages.

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Notice Title

Review of Community Led Local Development in rural Scotland

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is developing a new Rural Support Plan and associated rural policy which will follow on from the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill. To inform this work, we wish to commission a research project comprising the design and delivery of a review of three Scottish Government-funded programmes: - Community Led Local Development - Scottish Rural Action - Scottish Rural Network This research will constitute a review of the role and impact of these programmes. It will involve: - evaluating the delivery of these programmes against their intended aims; - engaging with a range of stakeholders to examine the strategic fit of these programmes within a wider policy and funding context, and in relation to other public and third sector policy and interventions; - producing options and practical recommendations on future areas of focus and delivery models. This review will draw on a range of previous research, including a desk review due for completion by June 2024 (see Section 3). This specification sets out the aims and objectives of this work, provides background information on the policy approach and provides a suggested methodological approach to realising these aims. It sets out the tasks required of the contractor, management arrangements and timescales. Where appropriate, contractors are invited to suggest alternative approaches to meeting the aims and objectives of this review within the available budget and timescale. The research will support the work of Scottish Government policy officials and Ministers in developing a new Rural Support Plan as well as wider rural policy. It should also benefit, and provide practical outputs for wider stakeholders, including those delivering the Community Led Local Development, Scottish Rural Network and Scottish Rural Action programmes, and people living and working in rural and island areas. The review will take place in three stages, and outputs at each stage are required so that interim findings can feed into ongoing policy work, including the development of the Rural Support Plan and wider rural policy / legislation during 2024-25.

Lot Information

Lot 1

3.1 Research aims The aims of this review are to: 1. Evaluate the delivery of Community Led Local Development, Scottish Rural Action and the Scottish Rural Network 2. Examine their strategic fit in relation to wider public and third sector interventions, identify their unique role and impact, any gaps or areas of duplication 3. Consider and propose options for their future role, focus and delivery, including in relation to the Rural Support Plan and wider rural policy, and in the context of the forthcoming Rural Delivery Plan 4. Consult and engage with a range of stakeholders 5. Produce practical recommendations Whilst this research should provide a wider strategic overview of these programmes, in terms of the activities and timeframe to be considered, the contractor should focus on delivery of the Community Led Local Development and Scottish Rural Network programmes since 2021-22 and Scottish Rural Action since 2020-21.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0457a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037531-2024
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,919 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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
Kate Townsley
Contact Email
kate.townsley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SRUC

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