Tender

Research into provision for pupils with complex additional support needs in Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

07 Oct 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking bids for a contract titled "Research into provision for pupils with complex additional support needs in Scotland." This procurement falls under the services category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The contract is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th October 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £98,000. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically through the provided portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational research and support services, specifically those with expertise in working with pupils who have complex additional support needs. Companies that can demonstrate prior experience in similar research projects and meet financial and insurance requirements are well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in such initiatives not only expands a firm’s portfolio but also reinforces its reputation in the public sector, potentially leading to further collaborations with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Research into provision for pupils with complex additional support needs in Scotland

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of research services into provision for pupils with complex additional support needs in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Learning Analysis Unit, on behalf of the Learning Directorate's Support & Wellbeing Unit and the National Strategic Commissioning Group, wishes to commission qualitative research on ways in which support for pupils with complex additional support needs is provided within Scotland to reach their full potential. It will be used to inform policy in this area.

Renewal: 3 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000666970
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429836
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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Jonathan Wright
Contact Email
jonathan.wright@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7833402235

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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