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The Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) Follow-up Phases

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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03 Mar 2023 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Government is planning a tender for "The Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) Follow-up Phases" in Glasgow, UK. The procurement falls under the "General public services" industry category. The tender aims to explore the impact of expanding funded ELC in Scotland from 600 to 1,140 hours, with a contract value of £360,000. The planned procurement stage involves collecting data during 2023 and 2024, following the country-wide expansion in August 2021. The future notice date for communication is set for 11th March 2023.

This opportunity presented by the Scottish Government is suitable for service providers interested in early learning and childcare research projects. Businesses focusing on data collection, analysis, and child development studies would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process offers an opportunity for growth through contributing to a significant study that aims to evaluate the impact of extended funded Early Learning and Childcare hours in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) Follow-up Phases

Notice Description

The Scottish Government Children and Families Analysis Unit is seeking a service provider to undertake the Follow Up Phases (Phases 4-6) of the Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government Children and Families Analysis Unit is seeking a service provider to undertake the Follow Up Phases (Phases 4-6) of the SSELC, which aims to explore the impact of the expansion of funded ELC in Scotland from 600 hours to 1,140 hours. The Baseline Phases (Phases 1-3) of the SSELC were carried out during 2018 and 2019 and involved the collation of data from 3 samples of eligible children, and their parents, who were receiving 600 hours of funded ELC. This contract will involve collecting data from comparable samples of children and parents who are entitled to 1,140 hours of funded ELC during 2023 and 2024, following the roll out of expanded hours across Scotland in August 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000724259
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472705
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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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