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Provision of Free Period Products Evaluation - Baseline Survey

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Government, involves the commissioning of a project titled "Provision of Free Period Products Evaluation - Baseline Survey." This research aims to supplement the existing evaluation strategy for the provision of free period products in Scotland from 2021 to 2025 by collecting baseline data on attitudes and experiences of users aged 16 and above. The project falls under the services category and utilizes an open procurement method, with the submission deadline having been set for 28 April 2022. The contract value is £16,825, and the award was officially signed on 20 June 2022. The work is primarily focused in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in research and data analysis, particularly those specialising in social research, qualitative studies, or health-related evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in conducting quantitative research and are familiar with the public procurement process will be particularly well-suited to compete. The project’s focus on understanding the needs and attitudes towards period products also opens avenues for companies offering innovative solutions in this sector, enhancing their visibility and potential collaborations with public bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Free Period Products Evaluation - Baseline Survey

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission primary quantitative research to supplement the existing monitoring and evaluation strategy for the provision of free period products from 2021-2025, by gathering baseline data about the current attitudes and experiences of people who may need to use period products (aged 16+).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The research proposed in this ITT is concerned with maximising Scottish Government's ability to answer the following research questions to be explored in the wider evaluation. It will do so by gathering baseline data in 2022 about attitudes and experiences of people who may need to use period products. We are anticipating to repeat this data collection in 2025 to measure changes over time. This ITT is merely concerned, however, with the collection of baseline data. The following research questions are anticipated to be covered by the research: What are current attitudes and experiences of menstruating people in terms of: - Being worried about having their period - Being worried about using period products - Having difficulties in accessing period products - Being able to continue with day to day activities during their period, including attendance at work and/or education - Having to use unsuitable alternatives or using products for unsafe durations - Concern around the amount of money having to spend on period products regularly/monthly basis - Ability to afford the range of period products that suit own needs - Whether there any differences in attitudes/experiences amongst those who have been able to access free period products already? Measure current reach / take up of free period products thus far. And among those who have benefitted from this free access, measure: - Main reason for accessing free period products (list of pre-coded answers, with an 'other specify' option). - Were product users able to access their preferred product types? - Were product users able to access products in a sufficient quantity to meet their needs? - Did product users experience any barriers to accessing free period products? - Do product users feel that they were able to achieve dignified access to free period products?

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000688744
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452083
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,825 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 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
Gillian Achurch, Kenneth Martin
Contact Email
gillian.achurch@gov.scot, kenneth.martin@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312444688, +44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BMG RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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