This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2019 at 01:00

Tender

12 Dec 2018 at 00:00

Planning

07 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated the procurement process titled "Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC): Phase Two," aimed at evaluating the effects of the Early Learning and Childcare expansion programme on children and parents in Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is currently in the Contract Award stage. Key dates include the commencement of fieldwork anticipated in June 2019, with all data collection and final reports due by the end of April 2020. The project, classified under the services industry category, is set to take place across Scotland, primarily focusing on collecting data from 3 to 5-year-olds receiving funded ELC entitlements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational research or child development, particularly those specialising in data collection and analysis. Companies experienced in working with early years education, social research, or organisations capable of conducting quantitative and qualitative studies would be well-suited to compete. The Scottish Government’s commitment to evaluating the impact of their ELC programme highlights a dedication to improving educational outcomes, thereby providing a platform for businesses that can contribute to these objectives through innovative insights and methodologies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC): Phase Two

Notice Description

SG wish to commission Phase 2 of Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) to inform our understanding of the impact of the ELC expansion programme on child and parent outcomes. The first phase of this study is currently underway and includes the collation of baseline data from a sample of eligible 2 year old children (and their parents) across Scotland, who are currently receiving 600 hours of funded ELC only. Phase 2 of SSELC will include additional data collection with a nationally representative group of 3, 4 and 5 year old children (and parents) who are also receiving 600 hours of funded entitlement. It will follow a similar methodology to Phase 1 which includes observations of the children undertaken by the child's key worker and self-completion questionnaires with parents. It is anticipated that fieldwork for Phase 2 will commence in June 2019. All fieldwork must be complete and final reports submitted to Scottish Government by end of April 2020.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SG wish to commission Phase 2 of Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) to inform our understanding of the impact of the ELC expansion programme on child and parent outcomes. The first phase of this study is currently underway and includes the collation of baseline data from a sample of eligible 2 year old children (and their parents) across Scotland, who are currently receiving 600 hours of funded ELC only. Phase 2 of SSELC will include additional data collection with a nationally representative group of 3, 4 and 5 year old children (and parents) who are also receiving 600 hours of funded entitlement. It will follow a similar methodology to Phase 1 which includes observations of the children undertaken by the child's key worker and self-completion questionnaires with parents. It is anticipated that fieldwork for Phase 2 will commence in June 2019. All fieldwork must be complete and final reports submitted to Scottish Government by end of April 2020.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000563439
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351847
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,285 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
20 Mar 20197 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
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

National Centre for Social Research

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336641
    Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Programme Evaluation - SG wish to commission Phase 2 of Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) to inform our understanding of the impact of the ELC expansion programme on child and parent outcomes. The first phase of this study is currently underway and includes the collation of baseline data from a sample of eligible 2 year old children (and their parents) across Scotland, who are currently receiving 600 hours of funded ELC only. Phase 2 of SSELC will include additional data collection with a nationally representative group of 3, 4 and 5 year old children (and parents) who are also receiving 600 hours of funded entitlement. It will follow a similar methodology to Phase 1 which includes observations of the children undertaken by the child's key worker and self-completion questionnaires with parents. It is anticipated that fieldwork for Phase 2 will commence in June 2019. All fieldwork must be complete and final reports submitted to Scottish Government by end of April 2020.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339917
    Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC): Phase Two - SG wish to commission Phase 2 of Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) to inform our understanding of the impact of the ELC expansion programme on child and parent outcomes. The first phase of this study is currently underway and includes the collation of baseline data from a sample of eligible 2 year old children (and their parents) across Scotland, who are currently receiving 600 hours of funded ELC only. Phase 2 of SSELC will include additional data collection with a nationally representative group of 3, 4 and 5 year old children (and parents) who are also receiving 600 hours of funded entitlement. It will follow a similar methodology to Phase 1 which includes observations of the children undertaken by the child's key worker and self-completion questionnaires with parents. It is anticipated that fieldwork for Phase 2 will commence in June 2019. All fieldwork must be complete and final reports submitted to Scottish Government by end of April 2020.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351847
    Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC): Phase Two - SG wish to commission Phase 2 of Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) to inform our understanding of the impact of the ELC expansion programme on child and parent outcomes. The first phase of this study is currently underway and includes the collation of baseline data from a sample of eligible 2 year old children (and their parents) across Scotland, who are currently receiving 600 hours of funded ELC only. Phase 2 of SSELC will include additional data collection with a nationally representative group of 3, 4 and 5 year old children (and parents) who are also receiving 600 hours of funded entitlement. It will follow a similar methodology to Phase 1 which includes observations of the children undertaken by the child's key worker and self-completion questionnaires with parents. It is anticipated that fieldwork for Phase 2 will commence in June 2019. All fieldwork must be complete and final reports submitted to Scottish Government by end of April 2020.

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