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Social Security Experience Panels: Seldom Heard work stream 1: Mobile Populations

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to engage suppliers for the research project titled "Social Security Experience Panels: Seldom Heard work stream 1: Mobile Populations." This procurement falls under the services category and is focused on better understanding the needs and experiences of specific mobile populations in Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having completed the Tender phase, with the contract valued at £29,500. The research aims to last over two years, and delivery will occur across Scotland. The initial tender closed on 8 March 2019, while the award was confirmed on 3 April 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those with experience in social sciences, community engagement, or qualitative research methodologies. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in recruiting diverse participant groups and have a strong understanding of the social security system. This project not only supports social research objectives but can also foster growth for firms capable of delivering innovative solutions in public service consultancy.

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Notice Title

Social Security Experience Panels: Seldom Heard work stream 1: Mobile Populations

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers wishes to commission a research recruitment and fieldwork project. This research seeks to better understand the needs of specified mobile populations in Scotland and their experiences and perspectives of social security. The aim of the research is to better understand the groups' experiences and views and use them to help design the new Social Security Scotland system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We require researchers to lead on recruiting research participants from seldom heard mobile populations, propose appropriate methods, and work with our researchers to undertake fieldwork, and pass the data back to Scottish Government researchers for analysis and reporting. This will involve annual fieldwork for the next two years. The successful contractor will provide short advice reports on working with the specified groups in the future.

Renewal: only if additional time required to fulfil the work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000573445
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355473
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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
three similar projects focusing on different 'seldom heard' groups to be procured once this one has been awarded

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bridget.mcgee@gov.scot, carole.edwards@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312447556, +44 1312449824

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARK DIFFLEY CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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