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Promoting responsible behaviour when camping with tents in Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is embarking on a research project titled "Promoting responsible behaviour when camping with tents in Scotland." This procurement falls under the services category and is initiated as an open tender with an expected completion date of 31 March 2022. The tender period is active until 15 November 2021, and the procurement is taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The aim of this project is to investigate why some outdoor users adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, while others engage in irresponsible behaviour, such as littering and inappropriate campfire use.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on environmental research, social behaviour studies, or outdoor activities management. Companies specialising in behavioural research, public policy analysis, or outdoor recreation consultancy may find this project particularly suited to their expertise. Engaging with this procurement can help such businesses expand their portfolios, demonstrate social responsibility, and contribute positively to Scotland's outdoor environment and tourism sector.

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Notice Title

Promoting responsible behaviour when camping with tents in Scotland

Notice Description

Introduction 1. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to help understand why some outdoor users behave responsibly (in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code) while others behave irresponsibly or illegally, when camping with tents. Of particular interest are irresponsible or illegal behaviour such as littering, inappropriate open fires, obstructive car parking, abandoning equipment, leaving human waste, noise and other antisocial behaviour (sometimes collectively referred to as 'dirty camping'). The impacts of this kind of behaviour are wide-ranging, including damage to wildlife, the countryside and other outdoor places, as well as detracting from the overall visitor experience. Growing numbers of visitors (including 'new' outdoor visitors) since Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted have made these problems more acute in many areas. The purpose of this research is to provide information to help SG and NatureScot consider further how to avoid, reduce or mitigate the impacts of this behaviour, and to encourage more positive actions among outdoor users through communications and the positive management of popular areas used for camping in tents. 2. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on the present understanding of irresponsible behaviour, and some methodological suggestions, but bidders are welcome to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Introduction 1. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to help understand why some outdoor users behave responsibly (in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code) while others behave irresponsibly or illegally, when camping with tents. Of particular interest are irresponsible or illegal behaviour such as littering, inappropriate open fires, obstructive car parking, abandoning equipment, leaving human waste, noise and other antisocial behaviour (sometimes collectively referred to as 'dirty camping'). The impacts of this kind of behaviour are wide-ranging, including damage to wildlife, the countryside and other outdoor places, as well as detracting from the overall visitor experience. Growing numbers of visitors (including 'new' outdoor visitors) since Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted have made these problems more acute in many areas. The purpose of this research is to provide information to help SG and NatureScot consider further how to avoid, reduce or mitigate the impacts of this behaviour, and to encourage more positive actions among outdoor users through communications and the positive management of popular areas used for camping in tents. 2. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on the present understanding of irresponsible behaviour, and some methodological suggestions, but bidders are welcome to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000670973
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434384
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,215 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
Kate Townsley
Contact Email
kate.townsley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131247556

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITAINTHINKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430813
    Promoting responsible behaviour when camping with tents in Scotland - Introduction 1. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to help understand why some outdoor users behave responsibly (in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code) while others behave irresponsibly or illegally, when camping with tents. Of particular interest are irresponsible or illegal behaviour such as littering, inappropriate open fires, obstructive car parking, abandoning equipment, leaving human waste, noise and other antisocial behaviour (sometimes collectively referred to as 'dirty camping'). The impacts of this kind of behaviour are wide-ranging, including damage to wildlife, the countryside and other outdoor places, as well as detracting from the overall visitor experience. Growing numbers of visitors (including 'new' outdoor visitors) since Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted have made these problems more acute in many areas. The purpose of this research is to provide information to help SG and NatureScot consider further how to avoid, reduce or mitigate the impacts of this behaviour, and to encourage more positive actions among outdoor users through communications and the positive management of popular areas used for camping in tents. 2. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on the present understanding of irresponsible behaviour, and some methodological suggestions, but bidders are welcome to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434384
    Promoting responsible behaviour when camping with tents in Scotland - Introduction 1. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to help understand why some outdoor users behave responsibly (in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code) while others behave irresponsibly or illegally, when camping with tents. Of particular interest are irresponsible or illegal behaviour such as littering, inappropriate open fires, obstructive car parking, abandoning equipment, leaving human waste, noise and other antisocial behaviour (sometimes collectively referred to as 'dirty camping'). The impacts of this kind of behaviour are wide-ranging, including damage to wildlife, the countryside and other outdoor places, as well as detracting from the overall visitor experience. Growing numbers of visitors (including 'new' outdoor visitors) since Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted have made these problems more acute in many areas. The purpose of this research is to provide information to help SG and NatureScot consider further how to avoid, reduce or mitigate the impacts of this behaviour, and to encourage more positive actions among outdoor users through communications and the positive management of popular areas used for camping in tents. 2. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on the present understanding of irresponsible behaviour, and some methodological suggestions, but bidders are welcome to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.

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