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Evaluation of National School Library Strategy

SCOTTISH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Library and Information Council, based in Glasgow, UKM82, has completed the procurement process for the "Evaluation of National School Library Strategy" in the services category. The tender, initiated on 9th May 2023, was awarded to Alexandria Research on 25th April 2023. The tender aimed to evaluate the implementation of key recommendations focusing on various aspects such as Curriculum, Digital Literacy, Health, and Wellbeing set by the Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools initiative.

This procurement process provides growth opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, with expertise in research and evaluation services related to education and libraries. Businesses familiar with national school strategies and government policy directives would be well-suited to compete. The tender, published by the Scottish Library and Information Council, was open under an 'Open procedure' procurement method, allowing diverse businesses to participate and contribute to enhancing school library environments in the UK.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of National School Library Strategy

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender is asking suppliers to undertake an evaluation of the implementation of the key recommendations from Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools. Key recommendations include: Curriculum, Learner Journey and developing the Young Workforce Information, Digital Literacy and Digital Creativity Literacy, Numeracy and Family Learning Health and Wellbeing Leadership, Standards and Working Models

Lot Information

Lot 1

In responding to this tender, please include: Understanding of the objectives of the Invitation to Tender Overall design and proposed methodology Outputs Provisional Timetable Personnel and responsibilities CVs of staff involved Any subcontracted work Details of lead contact Costs - breakdown Referees x2 GDPR compliance In your tender response, clearly indicate the names, addresses and references/competencies of any sub-contractors you intend to use to provide the service and the scope of work you will employ them for.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000725502
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478018
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
£29,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION COUNCIL
Contact Name
James McLaggan
Contact Email
applications@scottishlibraries.org
Contact Phone
+44 7990042839

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 2LB
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDRIA RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473526
    Evaluation of National School Library Strategy - This Invitation to Tender is asking suppliers to undertake an evaluation of the implementation of the key recommendations from Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools. Key recommendations include: Curriculum, Learner Journey and developing the Young Workforce Information, Digital Literacy and Digital Creativity Literacy, Numeracy and Family Learning Health and Wellbeing Leadership, Standards and Working Models
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478018
    Evaluation of National School Library Strategy - This Invitation to Tender is asking suppliers to undertake an evaluation of the implementation of the key recommendations from Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools. Key recommendations include: Curriculum, Learner Journey and developing the Young Workforce Information, Digital Literacy and Digital Creativity Literacy, Numeracy and Family Learning Health and Wellbeing Leadership, Standards and Working Models

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