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PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND THE EXPERIENCES AND IMPACTS OF 20TH CENTURY POLICIES AFFECTING GYPSY/TRAVELLER COMMUNITIES IN SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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31 Jan 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the provision of research to understand the experiences and impacts of 20th-century policies affecting Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland. The buying organisation, Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, UK, has set a tender deadline of 27th February 2023 for this open procedure. The research falls under the services category and aims to delve into historic state policies targeted at Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland. The procurement stage is currently active, offering opportunities for businesses in the education and research sectors.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in qualitative research, particularly those focused on social policies and community impacts. Companies experienced in conducting research to uncover historic events and their present-day implications would be well-suited for this contract. By engaging in this tender, businesses can contribute to enhancing understanding and awareness of past policies affecting marginalized communities, aligning with the Scottish Government's objective to shed light on historical injustices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND THE EXPERIENCES AND IMPACTS OF 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 aim of this contract is to carry out qualitative research to enable the sharing of lived experiences of these policies and to understand what it is believed the impacts of these policies were among Scotland's present-day Gypsy/Traveller communities.

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 aim of this contract is to carry out qualitative research to enable the sharing of lived experiences of these policies and to understand what it is believed the impacts of these policies were among Scotland's present-day Gypsy/Traveller communities.

Renewal: Contract extension is subject to approval by the SG contract manager.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000720989
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN470008
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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