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PROVISION OF ARCHIVAL RESEARCH TO EXPLORE 20TH CENTURY POLICIES AFFECTING GYPSY/TRAVELLER COMMUNITIES IN SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting on behalf of Scottish Ministers, is seeking the provision of archival research to explore 20th-century policies affecting Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland. This contract involves carrying out research to understand the historical state policies, known as the "Tinker Experiment" and "Tinker Housing Experiments", to establish a timeline and estimate the extent of their implementation across Scotland. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded with a value of £30,000 GBP, signed on 12th April 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in archival research and historical analysis to contribute to this important project. Companies with expertise in conducting in-depth historical investigations, particularly focusing on public policies and their societal impacts, will be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of businesses to participate in the tender process. The submission deadline for bids was on 27th February 2023.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF ARCHIVAL RESEARCH TO EXPLORE 20TH CENTURY POLICIES AFFECTING GYPSY/TRAVELLER COMMUNITIES IN SCOTLAND

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to improve understanding of historic state policies targeted at Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland during the 20th Century, colloquially known as the "Tinker Experiment" and "Tinker Housing Experiments". The purpose of this contract is to carry out archival research to establish a timeline of key events, decisions and roles, and to estimate the extent to which these policies were implemented, in terms of the number, scale and locations of sites across Scotland and, where records allow, the number of individuals affected.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to improve understanding of historic state policies targeted at Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland during the 20th Century, colloquially known as the "Tinker Experiment" and "Tinker Housing Experiments". The purpose of this contract is to carry out archival research to establish a timeline of key events involved in the implementation of these policies; identify available records made by Government departments, especially Scottish Office, in relation in relation to the inception and operation of the policies and the roles of collaborating institutions/stakeholders including Scottish local authorities and the Church of Scotland; and to estimate the extent to which these policies were implemented, in terms of the number, scale and locations of sites across Scotland and, where records allow, the number of individuals affected.

Renewal: We understand that the service provision is expected to commence 10 March 2023 and end not later than 2 February 2024, with no option for extension unless approved by the Scottish Government contract manager.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000720805
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476891
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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20232 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
Not specified
Contact Email
david.mcneil@gov.scot, maisy.best@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRD GENERATION PROJECT, UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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