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Research to Estimate the Cost of a Child in Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "Research to Estimate the Cost of a Child in Scotland," which falls under the services industry category. This open tender aims to provide analytical insights regarding the financial implications of raising a child to support potential policy changes concerning minimum allowances for carers. The tender period is active, with bids due by 14 May 2018, and the contract is expected to run from 18 May 2018 to 3 August 2018. Interested vendors should note the location for delivery is Scotland, and the total estimated value of the contract is £20,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and data analysis, particularly those with experience in social services and economic studies. Companies equipped to conduct comprehensive expenditure surveys and familiar with UK financial data, such as the Living Costs and Food Survey, will find this tender particularly pertinent. Engaging in this contract could enhance their visibility and reputation in the public sector, potentially leading to further collaborations with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Research to Estimate the Cost of a Child in Scotland

Notice Description

The Scottish Government wishes to commission research and data analysis to assess the 'cost of a child' following an established methodology and using available data. The aim of the work is to provide a methodological and analytical understanding of how much a child costs per year to support the potential introduction of a national minimum allowance for carers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government wishes to commission research and data analysis to assess the 'cost of a child'. The aim of the work is to provide a methodological and analytical understanding of how much a child costs per year to support the potential introduction of a national minimum allowance for carers. The method should identify the cost of a child through an 'Expenditure Survey' approach. This will be desk-based research and will use data from the UK-wide Living Costs and Food Survey to analyse household expenditure patterns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000540420
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356202
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

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,610 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 2018 - 3 Aug 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRASER OF ALLANDER INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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