Tender

Provision of key issues and conclusions report in connection with the next stage of the Review of Purpose Built Student Accommodation

DIRECTORATE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND SCIENCE, SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

18 Oct 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Directorate for Advanced Learning and Science of the Scottish Government is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of key issues and conclusions report in connection with the next stage of the Review of Purpose Built Student Accommodation." This procurement falls under the services category and is focused on the education sector. Located in Edinburgh, the tender is in the active stage with a submission deadline set for 10th November 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to participate, with an estimated contract value of £49,999. The award period is expected to commence shortly after the submission deadline, on 10th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy and research, particularly those specialising in educational facilities and accommodation services. Companies with expertise in conducting surveys, data analysis, and policy recommendations would be particularly well-suited for this project, as the Scottish Government seeks to gather data and insights to inform necessary changes within the sector. Additionally, businesses able to foster collaboration with government bodies would find this tender advantageous for expanding their networks and establishing their presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of key issues and conclusions report in connection with the next stage of the Review of Purpose Built Student Accommodation

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a review of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Scotland. As part of this review we wish to commission research to gather information to inform any recommendations for changes to the sector. A small-scale scoping survey has already been conducted with accommodation regulators and providers. Results of this survey identified potential areas to include in the review of PBSA. Research is needed to further explore these areas and identify any other issues or concerns.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a review of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Scotland. As part of this review we wish to commission research to gather information to inform any recommendations for changes to the sector. A small-scale scoping survey has already been conducted with accommodation regulators and providers. Results of this survey identified potential areas to include in the review of PBSA. Research is needed to further explore these areas and identify any other issues or concerns. Contractors will be required to work with the Scottish Government and a Steering Group to inform the next stage of the review of student accommodation. See the Specification in the attached Invitation to Tender for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000670831
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430725
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
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIRECTORATE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND SCIENCE, SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Catriona Rooke
Contact Email
catriona.rooke@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312447203

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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