Planning

Abortion Policy: Clinic Vigil Protest

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

22 Feb 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for independent research relating to "Abortion Policy: Clinic Vigil Protest." This project aims to assess the prevalence and impact of vigils and protests outside abortion clinics across Scotland. The procurement, classified under services, is currently in the planning stage. Interested businesses should note that the deadline for submitting responses to the attached Request For Information (RFI) is set for 12 noon on 15th March 2022. The relevant work will be carried out in the Glasgow region, specifically at the Scottish Government's offices located at 4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St, Glasgow, G2 8EA.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for research firms, particularly those specialising in social research, public policy analysis, or healthcare studies. Businesses with experience in evaluating public impact studies, protests, or social behaviours would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses expand their networks within the public sector and establish themselves as experts in addressing sensitive health-related social issues. Overall, this is a chance for growth through contributing valuable insights to inform Scotland's abortion policy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abortion Policy: Clinic Vigil Protest

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking to commission independent research into vigils/protests that take place outside of abortion clinics within Scotland. This research will be undertaken by the Scottish Government to understand the prevalence of protests/vigils and the effects they have on staff working within clinics, women accessing abortion services and local residents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Each year in Scotland over 13,000 women and girls have an abortion (termination of pregnancy) with 99% of these happening within the first trimester of pregnancy. The vast majority of abortions are carried out by NHS boards with the pregnancy being ended either by a medical abortion that involves taking two types of medication, or a surgical abortion which involves a small operation. Vigils/protests that take place are largely unmonitored meaning that the Scottish Government does not have a clear understanding of their prevalence or the impact that they have on staff working at the clinic or women who are seeking abortion services. Over the past 12 months there has been increased attention brought to protests/vigils by groups such as Back Off Scotland who have repeatedly written to the Scottish Government asking for further measures to be put in place for women accessing clinics. In order to make a proper assessment of the impact of vigils/protest and to determine what further action, if any, may be appropriate, the Scottish Government is seeking to commission research that will examine vigils/protests.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000684270
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441429
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.vivian@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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