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Exploring the Experiences of Fair Work in the Hospitality Sector

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a public procurement process titled "Exploring the Experiences of Fair Work in the Hospitality Sector". This project is classified under the services category and falls within the general public services industry. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender submission period is expected to conclude on 24 February 2022. The primary location for this procurement is the UK, specifically Edinburgh, where the government offices are located.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in qualitative research, consultancy services, and those specialising in hospitality studies. Companies with experience in conducting focus groups and interviews would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Insight into fair work practices will be crucial for businesses aiming to align with upcoming inquiries in this sector, creating a pathway for insightful contributions and partnerships.

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Notice Title

Exploring the Experiences of Fair Work in the Hospitality Sector

Notice Description

The Fair Work Convention (FWC) - an independent body with a remit to advise Scottish Ministers and advocate and promote fair work - wishes to commission a qualitative investigation into the experiences of workers in the Hospitality Sector. Insights gained through this project will be core input to the FWC's upcoming inquiry into fair work in the Hospitality Sector, which is due to commence in early-Summer 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Fair Work Convention (FWC) - an independent body with a remit to advise Scottish Ministers and advocate and promote fair work - wishes to commission a qualitative investigation into the experiences of workers in the Hospitality Sector. Insights gained through this project will be core input to the FWC's upcoming inquiry into fair work in the Hospitality Sector, which is due to commence in early-Summer 2022. It is anticipated that a series of online focus groups and/or interviews will be utilised to meet the project's aims and objectives. The successful contractor is asked to present evidence from these focus groups/interviews regarding the experiences of fair work across a number of different demographics of hospitality worker, while also demonstrating some of the complexity and divergence of workers' experiences of fair work in the Sector.

Renewal: A 1 month extension may be made available if required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681812
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443903
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

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,975 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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
Simon Lucas
Contact Email
simon.lucas@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01312446263, +44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIESR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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