Award

Innovation Communication Plan Survey

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a procurement process for the "Innovation Communication Plan Survey," which aims to engage an external service provider for conducting three surveys. This project is part of a broader initiative to enhance business innovation across Scotland, with the first survey conducted prior to the launch of the Innovation Communication Plan, planned for January 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the key dates include the submission deadline for bids, which was on 24th September 2018. The location for this procurement is Edinburgh, and it falls under the services category specified by the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 73110000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in market research and survey methodologies. Businesses that can demonstrate experience with innovation communication, data collection, and analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract value is set at £60,000, providing a potential boost to suppliers that can effectively contribute to the Scottish Government's goals of fostering innovation and supporting local businesses.

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Notice Title

Innovation Communication Plan Survey

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of an Innovation Communication Plan Survey. There is a requirement for three surveys in total. Survey One will be carried out before the launch of the Innovation Communication Plan (January 2019) which will aim to raise business ambition and increase innovative activities so boosting the economy. The survey which has already been created with help from OCEA and the Analytical Unit will identify the innovation activities being undertaken by all sizes of businesses in Scotland, as well as collect information on the experiences of these businesses with the existing support structures. The Second and Third Surveys will allow the plan to be evaluated as well as provide useful information for future activities and communications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of an Innovation Communication Plan Survey. There is a requirement for three surveys in total. Survey One will be carried out before the launch of the Innovation Communication Plan (January 2019) which will aim to raise business ambition and increase innovative activities so boosting the economy. The survey which has already been created with help from OCEA and the Analytical Unit will identify the innovation activities being undertaken by all sizes of businesses in Scotland, as well as collect information on the experiences of these businesses with the existing support structures. The Second and Third Surveys will allow the plan to be evaluated as well as provide useful information for future activities and communications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000556946
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347548
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
SME

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 2-3 years
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
Bob McLeod, Colin Anderson, Julia Kerr
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, colin.anderson@gov.scot, julia.kerr@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443126, +44 1312443567, +44 1312445182

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
2
Supplier Names

BMG RESEARCH

BMG SURVEYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331223
    Innovation Communication Plan Survey - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of an Innovation Communication Plan Survey. There is a requirement for three surveys in total. Survey One will be carried out before the launch of the Innovation Communication Plan (January 2019) which will aim to raise business ambition and increase innovative activities so boosting the economy. The survey which has already been created with help from OCEA and the Analytical Unit will identify the innovation activities being undertaken by all sizes of businesses in Scotland, as well as collect information on the experiences of these businesses with the existing support structures. The Second and Third Surveys will allow the plan to be evaluated as well as provide useful information for future activities and communications.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339332
    Innovation Communication Plan Survey - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of an Innovation Communication Plan Survey. There is a requirement for three surveys in total. Survey One will be carried out before the launch of the Innovation Communication Plan (January 2019) which will aim to raise business ambition and increase innovative activities so boosting the economy. The survey which has already been created with help from OCEA and the Analytical Unit will identify the innovation activities being undertaken by all sizes of businesses in Scotland, as well as collect information on the experiences of these businesses with the existing support structures. The Second and Third Surveys will allow the plan to be evaluated as well as provide useful information for future activities and communications.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347548
    Innovation Communication Plan Survey - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of an Innovation Communication Plan Survey. There is a requirement for three surveys in total. Survey One will be carried out before the launch of the Innovation Communication Plan (January 2019) which will aim to raise business ambition and increase innovative activities so boosting the economy. The survey which has already been created with help from OCEA and the Analytical Unit will identify the innovation activities being undertaken by all sizes of businesses in Scotland, as well as collect information on the experiences of these businesses with the existing support structures. The Second and Third Surveys will allow the plan to be evaluated as well as provide useful information for future activities and communications.

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