Planning

Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

07 Mar 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is planning to procure a Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027) in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with a deadline for interested parties to contribute to the strategy set for 28th March 2023. This procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services and is being facilitated through a tender initiation.

This tender offers opportunities for external service providers in the services sector to engage with the Scottish Government's Social Research and Analysis requirements. Businesses interested in research, analysis, and consultancy services within the public sector could find this tender suitable for bidding. Additionally, SMEs and 3rd sector organisations looking to work with the public sector may benefit from exploring related programs like the Supplier Development Programme offered by the Scottish Government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a framework with external service providers for the provision of a Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027). Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for the Social Research and Analysis requirements. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/ij5ruhmbqn The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 28 March 2023.

Lot Information

Consultation Analysis

Understanding policy background of consultation, receiving, securely storing and classifying consultation responses. Analysis of responses to consultation questions, setting out key issues and nature and level of support for consultation proposals in full report.

Social Research

Primary research (collecting data from people): quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods data collection/fieldwork online; by telephone; face to face. Representative surveys and focus groups. Questions in Omnibus surveys if offered by suppliers. In depth, observational interviews. Public engagement and public panels. Case studies, co-creation, ethnography, narrative analysis, focus groups, lived experience research, deliberative methods. Secondary research (analysis of pre-existing data) qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods data analysis and literature reviews, evidence reviews, systematic reviews, rapid evidence reviews. Data linkage.

Evaluations

Process evaluations. Small-scale evaluations (project value limit 65,000 GBP) including evaluability and impact assessments, logic modelling and theory of change. Economic evaluations. Statutory monitoring work, performance monitoring and reviews of legislative requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000720774
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472982
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2023Expired
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
Stephen Ogilvie
Contact Email
stephen.ogilvie@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR472982&idx=2
    15th February 2024 - Update on envisaged timescales for issue of the tender
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR472982&idx=1
    15th June 2023 - Analysis of responses to Request For Information (RFI)
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472982
    Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027) - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a framework with external service providers for the provision of a Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027). Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for the Social Research and Analysis requirements. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/ij5ruhmbqn The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 28 March 2023.

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