Tender

Invitation ro Tender

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

08 Sep 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently conducting an open tender process for a mixed methods research project aimed at enhancing evidence concerning school age childcare (SAC) in Scotland’s rural and island regions. This procurement is identified by the title "Invitation to Tender" and has a total value of £44,400. The tender period closes on 29th September 2021, which is also the date for opening bids. The relevant parties involved include the Scottish Government and RESAS, with the procurement based in Glasgow and Edinburgh, respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in childcare, education, and sociological studies. Companies that specialise in qualitative and quantitative analysis, especially those familiar with rural and community-centric projects, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the focus on innovative approaches to SAC provision, bidders should demonstrate capabilities in conducting in-depth interviews and secondary data analysis to align with the project's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation ro Tender

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking to commission a mixed methods research project, which aims to contribute further evidence to school age childcare (SAC) provision in Scotland's rural and island regions. The research would seek to understand how to address the challenges of providing consistent, affordable, SAC in rural and island areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This research should consist of an evidence review of school age childcare (SAC) providers in rural and island regions in Scotland, and beyond. The project should undertake a number of in-depth qualitative interviews with rural SAC providers including existing SAC pilots such as the Mull & Iona Community Trust pilot and the Access to Childcare Fund projects. These interviews should primarily identify any SAC providers who are currently delivering a 'wraparound' system of care. Interviews should also be undertaken with a wide range of parents and carers in these areas. The project should also include secondary data analysis of existing surveys and research. Additionally, the study should take account of the evidence base that has been developed with the ELC - Provision, Practice and Communications Unit in Scottish Government. Finally, the project should aim to provide recommendations for incorporating data collection into the existing research framework, as well as undertake a final scoping exercise of future pilot projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000666597
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426908
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£44,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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