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Provision of Market Research Services to Education Scotland

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Education Scotland, based in Livingston, UK, for the "Provision of Market Research Services to Education Scotland." This initiative falls under the services industry category and is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £65,500. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows interested suppliers to participate, and the relevant dates include a bid validity period ending on 19th December 2019.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for market research companies looking to expand their clientele within the public sector. Businesses that specialise in understanding user needs, digital engagement, and strategic market analysis would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given that only one bid was submitted in this tender, there is potential for agility and less competitive pressure for smaller enterprises and SMEs specialising in market research services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Market Research Services to Education Scotland

Notice Description

In line with the Education Scotland Digital Strategy, a key aim of Digital Services is to design services with users not for them. As a first step to this it is necessary to understand our external user's needs and preferences with regards to Education Scotland's digital channels, brand(s) and individual service offerings. This procurement requirement is to engage the professional services of a market research organisation to define a research strategy, carry out engagement and report on the research results with regards to our external audience's: - Awareness of the Education Scotland brand - Awareness and opinions of the Education Scotland digital channels - Digital habits and digital maturity - Attitudes to and preferred approach to continued professional learning and leadership courses

Lot Information

Lot 1

In line with the Education Scotland Digital Strategy, a key aim of Digital Services is to design services with users not for them. As a first step to this it is necessary to understand our external user's needs and preferences with regards to Education Scotland's digital channels, brand(s) and individual service offerings. This procurement requirement is to engage the professional services of a market research organisation to define a research strategy, carry out engagement and report on the research results with regards to our external audience's: - Awareness of the Education Scotland brand - Awareness and opinions of the Education Scotland digital channels - Digital habits and digital maturity - Attitudes to and preferred approach to continued professional learning and leadership courses. 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) 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000594665
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373220
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 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
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Stephen Phillips
Contact Email
stephen.phillips@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420131

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIS IS MILK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    Provision of Market Research Services to Education Scotland - In line with the Education Scotland Digital Strategy, a key aim of Digital Services is to design services with users not for them. As a first step to this it is necessary to understand our external user's needs and preferences with regards to Education Scotland's digital channels, brand(s) and individual service offerings. This procurement requirement is to engage the professional services of a market research organisation to define a research strategy, carry out engagement and report on the research results with regards to our external audience's: - Awareness of the Education Scotland brand - Awareness and opinions of the Education Scotland digital channels - Digital habits and digital maturity - Attitudes to and preferred approach to continued professional learning and leadership courses
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373220
    Provision of Market Research Services to Education Scotland - In line with the Education Scotland Digital Strategy, a key aim of Digital Services is to design services with users not for them. As a first step to this it is necessary to understand our external user's needs and preferences with regards to Education Scotland's digital channels, brand(s) and individual service offerings. This procurement requirement is to engage the professional services of a market research organisation to define a research strategy, carry out engagement and report on the research results with regards to our external audience's: - Awareness of the Education Scotland brand - Awareness and opinions of the Education Scotland digital channels - Digital habits and digital maturity - Attitudes to and preferred approach to continued professional learning and leadership courses

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