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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry - Academic Research Commissioning Phase 2 - 16 Lots

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government initiated a tender process for the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry's Academic Research Commissioning Phase 2, divided into 16 small lots across different portfolios. The buyer is the Scottish Government based in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage is complete, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The award for the 16 lots was anticipated to occur early March 2023 with services starting in early April 2023.

This tender by the Scottish Government offers business growth opportunities for service providers in academic research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Edinburgh Napier University and Edinburgh Innovations have already won contracts in various lots. Businesses in the public sector response, financial and welfare support, health and social care services, and education sectors would be well-suited to compete. The tender process is ongoing, and interested businesses should consider submitting bids before the closing date.

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Notice Title

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry - Academic Research Commissioning Phase 2 - 16 Lots

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, has a requirement to place a contract with external service providers for the provision of academic research services within 4 portfolios. 1. Public Sector Response 2. Financial and Welfare Support to Businesses and Individuals 3. The Provision of Health and Social Care Services 4. Education, certification, impact on children and young people. The full Academic Research Commissioning Phase 2 requirements have been split into 16 small lots which are described below in section II.2. It is anticipated that contracts for all lots will be awarded early March 2023 with the services to commence early April 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1.1

Lot 1.1 - Portfolio One: Public Sector Response - Updating research

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 1.2

Lot 1.2 - Portfolio One: Public Sector Response - Additional areas of research - impact on women and girls

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 1.3

Lot 1.3 - Portfolio One: Public Sector Response - Additional areas of research - impact on refugees & asylum seekers

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 2.1

Lot 2.1 - Portfolio Two: Financial and Welfare Support to businesses and individuals - Updating research

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 2.2

Lot 2.2 - Portfolio Two: Financial and Welfare Support to businesses and individuals - Additional areas of research - Keyworkers

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 2.3

Lot 2.3 - Portfolio Two: Financial and Welfare Support to businesses and individuals - Additional areas of research - The effect of drop-off in COVID-19 support in the welfare context; and Digital poverty & inequality - effects of this on access and outcomes in the welfare context.

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 2.4

Lot 2.4 - Portfolio Two: Financial and Welfare Support to businesses and individuals - Additional areas of research - effect of drop-off in COVID-19 support in business contexts, and if there are inequalities of outcome

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 2.5

Lot 2.5 - Portfolio Two: Financial and Welfare Support to businesses and individuals - Additional areas of research - Administrative burdens on third party providers

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 3.1

Lot 3.1 - Portfolio Three: The Provision of Health and Social Care Services - Updating research - Provision of Health and Social Care Services (a)

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 3.2

Lot 3.2 - Portfolio Three: The Provision of Health and Social Care Services - Updating research - Provision of Health and Social Care Services (b)

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 3.3

Lot 3.3 - Portfolio Three: The Provision of Health and Social Care Services - Additional areas of research - The provision of social care support, including the management and support of staff, and the recognition, involvement and support of unpaid carers

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 3.4

Lot 3.4 - Portfolio Three: The Provision of Health and Social Care Services - Additional areas of research - The issue of nosocomial infection in relation to healthcare services, and care and nursing homes.

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 4.1

Lot 4.1 - Portfolio Four: The Delivery of Education and Certification, impact on children and young people - Updating research - Delivery of Education and Certification, impact on children and young people.

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 4.2

Lot 4.2 - Portfolio Four: The Delivery of Education and Certification, impact on children and young people - Additional areas of research - Comparative research on school reopening

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 4.3

Lot 4.3 - Portfolio Four: The Delivery of Education and Certification, impact on children and young people - Additional areas of research - The impact on children and young people of the pandemic, particularly on learning and academic progress; Benefits/disadvantages of online learning; and Digital poverty and inequality and the effects of this on access and outcomes.

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Lot 4.4

Lot 4.4 - Portfolio Four: The Delivery of Education and Certification, impact on children and young people - Additional areas of research - The distinct impact of school closures on pupils who required additional support to benefit from their school education; and The impact of changes to support packages on pupils with additional support needs, while schools were closed.

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000714896
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475308
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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£272,250 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,805 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, david.mcneil@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
2
Supplier Names

EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC465884
    Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry - Academic Research Commissioning Phase 2 - 16 Lots - The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, has a requirement to place a contract with external service providers for the provision of academic research services within 4 portfolios. 1. Public Sector Response 2. Financial and Welfare Support to Businesses and Individuals 3. The Provision of Health and Social Care Services 4. Education, certification, impact on children and young people. The full Academic Research Commissioning Phase 2 requirements have been split into 16 small lots which are described below in section II.2. It is anticipated that contracts for all lots will be awarded early March 2023 with the services to commence early April 2023.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475308
    Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry - Academic Research Commissioning Phase 2 - 16 Lots - The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, has a requirement to place a contract with external service providers for the provision of academic research services within 4 portfolios. 1. Public Sector Response 2. Financial and Welfare Support to Businesses and Individuals 3. The Provision of Health and Social Care Services 4. Education, certification, impact on children and young people. The full Academic Research Commissioning Phase 2 requirements have been split into 16 small lots which are described below in section II.2. It is anticipated that contracts for all lots will be awarded early March 2023 with the services to commence early April 2023.

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