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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting an open tender for the "Scottish Employers Perspectives Survey," a large-scale telephone survey aimed at understanding how Scottish employers address their skills needs and their opinions on the skills system. The procurement, classified under the services category, is currently in the award stage following the completion of the tender period, which ended on 11th October 2018. The contract will last for 10 months and has an estimated value of £120,000, with services to be delivered within the UK. For any queries, interested parties can contact Colin Anderson at the Scottish Government.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and survey services, particularly those with experience in conducting large-scale telephone surveys or similar projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it especially advantageous to participate, given that the prior bidding statistics indicate a competitive environment with three bids received from similar-sized companies. Businesses capable of demonstrating a strong understanding of employer skills needs within Scotland will be best suited to compete for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Scottish Employers Perspectives Survey

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of the Scottish Employer Perspective Survey. The survey will be a large-scale telephone survey that explores how Scottish employers go about meeting their skills needs, and assesses employer views of the skills system. This survey is the Scottish Employer Perspectives Survey, it will mirror the UK Employer Perspectives Survey, previously carried out by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills and the Department for Education. The contract will be for a period of 10 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of the Scottish Employer Perspective Survey. The survey will be a large-scale telephone survey that explores how Scottish employers go about meeting their skills needs, and assesses employer views of the skills system. This survey is the Scottish Employer Perspectives Survey, it will mirror the UK Employer Perspectives Survey, previously carried out by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills and the Department for Education. The contract will be for a period of 10 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000557461
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347798
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF Research Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331219
    Scottish Employers Perspectives Survey - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of the Scottish Employer Perspective Survey. The survey will be a large-scale telephone survey that explores how Scottish employers go about meeting their skills needs, and assesses employer views of the skills system. This survey is the Scottish Employer Perspectives Survey, it will mirror the UK Employer Perspectives Survey, previously carried out by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills and the Department for Education. The contract will be for a period of 10 months.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347798
    Scottish Employers Perspectives Survey - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of the Scottish Employer Perspective Survey. The survey will be a large-scale telephone survey that explores how Scottish employers go about meeting their skills needs, and assesses employer views of the skills system. This survey is the Scottish Employer Perspectives Survey, it will mirror the UK Employer Perspectives Survey, previously carried out by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills and the Department for Education. The contract will be for a period of 10 months.

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