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Social Research on attitudes in Scotland on the marine environment and marine issues

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

08 Jan 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking proposals for the tender titled "Social Research on attitudes in Scotland on the marine environment and marine issues." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to gather data through a social attitudes survey consisting of approximately 40 questions relating to public attitudes towards marine topics in Scotland. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 2nd February 2018. The total value of the contract is £85,000 and the delivery locations include various areas across Scotland. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically via the specified online platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and data analysis, especially those with experience in environmental studies or public opinion surveys. Companies that demonstrate robust methodological skills, have a proven track record in similar projects, and can meet the required financial criteria would be particularly competitive. Additionally, businesses that possess the necessary accreditation in quality management and can provide evidence of their capability to fulfil contractual obligations will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Social Research on attitudes in Scotland on the marine environment and marine issues

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers wishes to commission a 2018 social attitudes survey vehicle to generate robust data, from a set of around 40 question/items on public attitudes to the marine environment and marine issues in Scotland. This baseline in social attitudes with then be used to track attitudinal change over time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wishes to commission a 2018 social attitudes survey vehicle to generate robust data, from a set of around 40 question/items on public attitudes to the marine environment and marine issues in Scotland. This baseline in social attitudes with then be used to track attitudinal change over time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000524908
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305695
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

79342310 - Customer survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Mar 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 6-12 months
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
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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