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Scottish Outdoor Access Code Awareness Monitoring

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Natural Heritage, operating as NatureScot, is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Scottish Outdoor Access Code Awareness Monitoring" project, aimed at assessing adult awareness and understanding of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code across Scotland. This tender, classified under the services category and primarily focused on environmental protection, employs an open procurement method. The tender period is scheduled to end on 27 October 2021 at 17:00, with the total estimated value of the contract set at £55,000 for a potential five-year engagement involving five surveys, with an initial commitment to just two surveys for 2021 and 2022.

This project presents significant opportunities for market research companies, particularly those experienced in online survey methodologies. Businesses that focus on environmental studies, public awareness campaigns, or research methodologies aligned with public policy and environmental issues would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The commitment to robust survey methodologies makes this a potentially lucrative endeavour for firms possessing the necessary expertise and capacity to deliver under the specified terms.

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Notice Title

Scottish Outdoor Access Code Awareness Monitoring

Notice Description

NatureScot (the operating name of Scottish Natural Heritage) wishes to appoint a market research contractor to undertake annual monitoring of recall and understanding of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC, or 'the Code') among adults in Scotland. This monitoring is expected to use a robust online survey methodology. Contractors are invited to submit a bid to undertake five surveys in a five-year period (2021 to 2025), although our initial commitment will initially be for only two surveys (2021 and 2022). Full details are contained in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot (the operating name of Scottish Natural Heritage) wishes to appoint a market research contractor to undertake annual monitoring of recall and understanding of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC, or 'the Code') among adults in Scotland. This monitoring is expected to use a robust online survey methodology. Contractors are invited to submit a bid to undertake five surveys in a five-year period (2021 to 2025), although our initial commitment will initially be for only two surveys (2021 and 2022). Full details are contained in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.. All tenders must be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland secure post-box facility. Please allow sufficient time to upload your documents by the stated deadline.

Renewal: Initial 24-month contract with the possibility of extension for a further maximum of 36 months. The estimated value at II.2.6 above relates to a 60-month contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000668868
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433590
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

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,870 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 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 NATURAL HERITAGE
Additional Buyers

NATURESCOT

Contact Name
Ewan Campbell, Procurement Team
Contact Email
contract.advertising@nature.scot, peatlandactiontender@nature.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313162621, +44 1463725097

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430289&idx=1
    12th October 2021 - Scottish Outdoor Access Code Awareness Monitoring - Statement of Requirements
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430289
    Scottish Outdoor Access Code Awareness Monitoring - NatureScot (the operating name of Scottish Natural Heritage) wishes to appoint a market research contractor to undertake annual monitoring of recall and understanding of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC, or 'the Code') among adults in Scotland. This monitoring is expected to use a robust online survey methodology. Contractors are invited to submit a bid to undertake five surveys in a five-year period (2021 to 2025), although our initial commitment will initially be for only two surveys (2021 and 2022). Full details are contained in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433590
    Scottish Outdoor Access Code Awareness Monitoring - NatureScot (the operating name of Scottish Natural Heritage) wishes to appoint a market research contractor to undertake annual monitoring of recall and understanding of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC, or 'the Code') among adults in Scotland. This monitoring is expected to use a robust online survey methodology. Contractors are invited to submit a bid to undertake five surveys in a five-year period (2021 to 2025), although our initial commitment will initially be for only two surveys (2021 and 2022). Full details are contained in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.

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