Tender

Research: Gaelic Early Years (0-3) Provision

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

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Tender

20 Mar 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process led by Bòrd na Gàidhlig involves an active tender titled "Research: Gaelic Early Years (0-3) Provision" within the services category. The tender is at the award stage, with a tender period ending on April 13, 2023, and an award period starting at 14:00 on the same day. The buying organization is based in Inverness, UK, and the tender, valued at £12,500, seeks a report on Gaelic Early Years Provision across Scotland.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in Gaelic language development to contribute to strengthening and developing Early Years provision (0-3) in Scotland. Suitable businesses should demonstrate knowledge of Gaelic language development, research capabilities, and the ability to provide recommendations for consistent provision. The procurement method is open, and submissions are accepted electronically through specified channels until April 13, 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research: Gaelic Early Years (0-3) Provision

Notice Description

Bord na Gaidhlig is seeking an experienced contractor to produce a report on Gaelic Early Years Provision (0-3) across Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The output Bord na Gaidhlig seeks is: An overview & comparison between current delivery models supported by BnG & an assessment of their impact, taking into account: 1. The Comann nam Parant pilot 2. CALA & Highland Council 0-3 project 3. Other Local Authority projects / posts supported by BnG 4. Areas where there are no officers / projects in place locally supporting this sector. 5. Impact of Covid-19 6. Support available to parents accessing / looking to access Gaelic Early Years Provision Evaluation of the pilot project run by Comann nam Parant from 2021 - current. Examples of successful 0-3 models from countries with minority language provision. Recommendations that would enable Gaelic Early Years (0-3) provision to strengthen & develop resulting in consistent provision across Scotland. Details of resources required to take forward these recommendations, levels of funding, training, staffing, structure of support etc.

Renewal: Extenuating circumstances only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726260
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474142
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
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 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
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joanne@gaidhlig.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463225454

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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