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Mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has recently completed a procurement process titled "Mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland". This initiative falls under the services category and is part of the social research industry, aimed at examining extremism within Scotland. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the research project is projected to have taken place from 11 March to 11 November 2022. The total value of the contract awarded was approximately £49,955 to the supplier, BritainThinks, with the contract officially signed on 17 March 2022 and a location within Glasgow. The procurement process was classified as complete as of the latest update.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in mixed methods research. Companies and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as those with experience in addressing social issues like extremism, would be particularly well-suited to participate in such tenders. This procurement reflects a growing demand for informed research and development within the public sector, which could lead to further projects in related fields.

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Notice Title

Mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland

Notice Description

Scottish Government is commissioning mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland. The research is being commissioned by the Connected Communities Division and is expected to take place between 11 March and 11 November 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government is commissioning mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland. The research is being commissioned by the Connected Communities Division and is expected to take place between 11 March and 11 November 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681094
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445885
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

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,955 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20223 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
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

BRITAINTHINKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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