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Evaluation of pilots - Early Learning and Childcare access for children who defer primary 1

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "Evaluation of pilots - Early Learning and Childcare access for children who defer primary 1," located in Glasgow, UK. This public service research project aims to evaluate pilot approaches to early learning and childcare. The current procurement stage is complete, following an open procurement method that allows a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender was awarded on April 13, 2022, with a contract value of £49,800, and is related to the education industry, specifically in evaluating childcare access solutions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and evaluation services, particularly those with expertise in early childhood education and social research. Companies that offer innovative solutions or technologies related to childcare and education may find this tender especially relevant, as it aims to provide insights for the full rollout of the policy across Scotland. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive analysis and reports will be well-suited to compete in this process, thereby enhancing their profile within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of pilots - Early Learning and Childcare access for children who defer primary 1

Notice Description

The Scottish Government wish to commission a research project to evaluate the pilot approach to early learning and childcare access for children who defer Primary 1. The primary aim of the work is to provide Scottish Government and Local Government with timely, robust information on the implementation of the pilot projects to inform full roll-out of the policy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government Children and Families Analysis Unit and Early Learning and Childcare Directorate wish to commission a research project to evaluate the pilot approach to early learning and childcare access for children who defer Primary 1. The primary aim of the work is to provide Scottish Government and Local Government with timely, robust information on the implementation of the pilot projects to inform full roll-out of the policy. The proposed research will provide a final report, the findings of which will be disseminated within Scottish Government and Local Government as well as externally published. It will also provide an interim report, which will be disseminated within Scottish Government and to the Deferral Working Group, and two presentations. The findings will be used to inform the full roll-out of the policy across Scotland.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000683831
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446782
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
colin.bell4@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133, +44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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

IPSOS MORI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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