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RESAS/003/21 Evaluation of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking bids for the contract titled "RESAS/003/21 Evaluation of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021," which falls under the services category, particularly focusing on research and evaluation. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to IFF Research Ltd on 28 October 2021 for a total value of £34,965. The evaluation aims to assess the success of the Skills Action Plan implemented in June 2019 and its outcomes, with a delivery address in Glasgow. The tender period concluded on 6 October 2021, following an open procurement method allowing electronic submissions.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for research agencies and consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in public services and educational programme evaluations. Businesses specialising in social impact assessments and programme reviews will find this tender particularly relevant, especially small and medium-sized enterprises that can bring innovative evaluation methodologies to the project. The focus on rural Scotland also opens avenues for local firms familiar with the region's unique challenges and workforce needs.

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Notice Title

RESAS/003/21 Evaluation of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021

Notice Description

The Scottish Government wishes to engage an experienced research agency to evaluate the success of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021 against its intended outcomes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In June 2019, Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Government launched a Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland (SAPRS). The plan focused on developing the skills required for jobs in rural areas both now and in the future. Whilst the plan is still currently underway until the end of 2021 a process evaluation is needed to explore: the reach of the SAPRS in terms of the sectors, groups and places that it was looking to support; the extent to which partners and stakeholders are satisfied with SAPRS activity; and any effects that the approach has had on partners, employers, sectors etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000667431
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431585
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

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,965 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 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
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.webb@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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