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Evaluation of the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government as the buying organisation, tendering for the evaluation of the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland. This falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 17 June 2019. The contract, valued at £90,000, was awarded on 26 June 2019 to the Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde, following the tendering phase which included bids from local and small to medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and evaluation services, particularly those with a focus on public policy analysis. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of small business dynamics and the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The evaluation aims to assess and enhance the Small Business Bonus Scheme, making it a relevant and strategic opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland

Notice Description

This procurement is to secure the services of a contractor to carry out research evaluating the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority wish to commission research activity to evaluate the impact of the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland and explore how the scheme could be improved. This will include engagement with a range of participants and stakeholders and will involve different approaches and methodologies to gather the required information.

Options: Bidders will be asked to describe the process, relevance and price of conducting data analysis that is dependent on the quality of a dataset that is being prepared for them. If the data is not of sufficient quality, this analysis will not form part of the contract or price paid.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000576563
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368371
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,624 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20196 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
Andrew Fraser
Contact Email
andrew.fraser@gov.scot, kathy.johnston@gov.scot, william.maclean@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312441277, +44 1312447625, +44 1312447676

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3DG
Post Town
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

FRASER OF ALLANDER INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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