Tender

Invitation to tender

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

03 Aug 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently inviting tenders for a research project aimed at enhancing the understanding of equality and socio-economic disadvantage data collection by Scottish public sector bodies. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to public services, and is located in Glasgow, UK. With the tender period ending on 26 August 2020, interested parties must submit their proposals electronically before this deadline. The tender is processed through an open procurement method, ensuring broad participation in the bidding process.

This opportunity presents a valuable chance for businesses involved in research, data analysis, and public policy to contribute meaningfully to the Scottish Government's objectives. Companies with expertise in social research methodologies, data management, and an understanding of the socio-economic landscape in Scotland would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only allows for potential financial growth but also the opportunity to impact policy-making and service delivery in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender

Notice Description

Research to improve understanding of the collection of equality and socio-economic disadvantage data by Scottish public sector bodies

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG) wishes to commission research to improve understanding of the collection of equality and socio-economic disadvantage data by Scottish public sector bodies. This research is necessary to improve the Scottish Government's understanding of the use of data in policy-making, service design and delivery across public services. The aim of this research is to provide the Scottish Government with a good understanding (audit) of: 1. what data is collected, 2. how it is collected and stored, 3. for what purpose it is collected, and 4. the barriers to collection across all nine protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012, plus socio-economic disadvantage, as per S.1 of the Equality Act

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000627009
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391605
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2020 - 23 Dec 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ben.cavanagh@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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