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Understanding the Drivers of Increased Participation Outdoor Recreation in Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a research project titled "Understanding the Drivers of Increased Participation in Outdoor Recreation in Scotland." This project, part of the services category, aims to investigate the factors motivating increased outdoor activity among adults in Scotland since 2012. The current procurement process is in the Award stage, with a contract already signed with Ipsos MORI Scotland on 30 October 2020 for a total value of £39,940. The project is located in Edinburgh, and the research will focus on various population groups, ensuring an inclusive approach to outdoor recreational participation.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and analytics, particularly those focusing on social behaviour and public engagement. Companies with expertise in qualitative research methodologies, data analysis, and knowledge of the outdoor recreation sector will find this tender particularly relevant. Furthermore, firms that can demonstrate experience in addressing inequalities and engaging with diverse communities will be well-suited to compete in future projects stemming from the findings of this research.

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Notice Title

Understanding the Drivers of Increased Participation Outdoor Recreation in Scotland

Notice Description

Introduction 1. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a piece of research to help understand the drivers behind the steady increase in participation in outdoor recreation which has occurred among adults in Scotland since 2012. The purpose of this research is to provide information to help the SG, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), and its partner organisations, increase and widen recreational use of the outdoors, reducing inequalities in participation, and ensuring everyone enjoys the benefits. 2. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on participation in outdoor recreation and suggestions on method, but bidders are welcome to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope /Statement of Requirement Research objectives and target audience 9. Neither the SHS nor SPANS provide a detailed understanding of what factors are driving these increases in participation nor of the relative importance of different drivers or challenges among different population groups, particularly equalities groups. To fill this evidence gap, additional research is now required to provide a better understanding of existing attitudes and behaviours and how the increases in participation observed since 2012 can be sustained over the long-term, with any limitations to participation among equalities and low-participation groups overcome. This evidence will help inform policy and the planning of future interventions and communications aimed at widening participation and addressing inequalities. 10. The aims of this research are: - To identify, and provide a qualitative understanding of, the specific factors that motivate different groups of people to visit the outdoors; to understand how these factors interact and the relative importance of different factors among different population groups, including groups, such as the BAME population and people with a long-term limiting health condition, where increases in participation have been less evident; - To provide a qualitative understanding of how and why behaviour and attitudes regarding visits to the outdoors have changed over the last few years (i.e. pre - Covid-19 lockdown) and, more recently in response to Covid-19 and social distancing; - To make recommendations on how any positive changes in behaviour and attitudes can be sustained over the long-term and, in particular, to highlight opportunities to widen participation among lower participation groups. 11. The target audience for the research is adults who currently visit the outdoors for leisure or recreation. The research sample should include people who are regular outdoor visitors (i.e. who visit the outdoors once a week or more frequently) as well as those who visit on a more occasional basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000626312
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398257
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20205 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
Kate Townsley
Contact Email
kate.townsley@gov.scot, susan.gothard@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312447208, +44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MORI SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390743
    Understanding the Drivers of Increased Participation Outdoor Recreation in Scotland - Introduction 1. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a piece of research to help understand the drivers behind the steady increase in participation in outdoor recreation which has occurred among adults in Scotland since 2012. The purpose of this research is to provide information to help the SG, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), and its partner organisations, increase and widen recreational use of the outdoors, reducing inequalities in participation, and ensuring everyone enjoys the benefits. 2. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on participation in outdoor recreation and suggestions on method, but bidders are welcome to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398257
    Understanding the Drivers of Increased Participation Outdoor Recreation in Scotland - Introduction 1. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a piece of research to help understand the drivers behind the steady increase in participation in outdoor recreation which has occurred among adults in Scotland since 2012. The purpose of this research is to provide information to help the SG, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), and its partner organisations, increase and widen recreational use of the outdoors, reducing inequalities in participation, and ensuring everyone enjoys the benefits. 2. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on participation in outdoor recreation and suggestions on method, but bidders are welcome to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.

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