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Audit of equality data in the Scottish public sector - Invitation to tender

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a tender for the "Audit of equality data in the Scottish public sector" aimed at enhancing the understanding of equality and socio-economic disadvantage data collection by public sector bodies. The procurement process, classified under 'services' and using an open procedure, is currently in the active stage. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically by 26th August 2020, following the submission guidelines detailed on the Public Contracts Scotland website. The total contract value is GBP 35,000, and the intended contract period spans from 14th September 2020 to 23rd December 2020, with the main execution location being in Scotland.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in research, data analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on social equity and public policy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given that previous tenders attracted bids from several SMEs, demonstrating a competitive market space. Businesses with expertise in data collection methodologies, socio-economic studies, and public sector consulting would find this tender suitable to expand their service offerings and establish or reinforce their presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Audit of equality data in the Scottish public sector - 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000627228
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395269
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2020 - 23 Dec 2020 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JENNIFER WATERTON CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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