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Potential for use of language observation for data on Gaelic

Bòrd na Gàidhlig

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jun 2018 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Dec 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, involves a tender titled "Potential for use of language observation for data on Gaelic". This contract falls under the services category and aims to explore the feasibility of collecting data through the research methodology of language observation in the context of Scottish Gaelic. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 29 January 2018. The contract value is £18,086, and it requires interim and final reports to be submitted by 1 October 2018 and 3 June 2019, respectively. The project will be executed in various locations across Scotland.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research methodologies, linguistics, and cultural data analysis to engage with the public sector. Companies with expertise in research design, particularly those familiar with Gaelic language studies or similar socio-linguistic projects, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on providing bilingual reports also opens avenues for businesses with strong capabilities in both Gaelic and English language services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Potential for use of language observation for data on Gaelic

Notice Description

The output that Bord na Gaidhlig seeks is knowledge of how the research methodology of "language observation" can be implemented (if feasible) for the collection of data in the context of Scottish Gaelic.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The anticipated outcome of the contract is: - the knowledge with which to establish language observation as a regular research method for the public vitality of Gaelic, - guidance on those metrics of Gaelic spoken vitality which it is feasible to collect by observation, - guidance on metrics with which to compare open spaces, - guidance on metrics with which to compare closed spaces and the linguistic approaches employed in them, and - guidance on metrics for comparison over time of the impact of linguistic programmes and/or problems. Geography of the project: All of Scotland, though it is understood that it is unlikely that any appropriate open space will be available outwith the Hebrides.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000521505
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322708
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,086 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 3 Jun 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bòrd na Gàidhlig
Additional Buyers

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

University of Strathclyde

Further Information

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