This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2023 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

05 Jun 2023 at 01:00

Tender

15 May 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the tender process for the procurement of services for the "Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6". The tender was conducted using an open procedure method. The study aims to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning and childcare in Scotland, with a contract value of £354,197. The procurement stage is the award, with the contract signed on 26th July 2023. The tender was initiated by the Scottish Government and is relevant to the industry category of 'services', located in Glasgow, UK.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses interested in the education and childcare sector. Companies with expertise in research, early learning programs, and social services may find this tender suitable for bidding. The tender for the "Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6" involves a substantial contract amount and offers a chance for growth through delivering services related to the evaluation of early learning programs in Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6

Notice Description

Post-expansion Phases of the Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC Phases 4-6) evaluation which aims to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government Children and Families Analysis Unit and the Directorate for Early Learning and Childcare, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wished to commission the Post-expansion Phases of the Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC Phases 4-6) evaluation which aimed to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) in Scotland from 600 hours to 1,140 hours per year.

Options: This is a 24 month contract with the expected start date of 16th August 2023. There will be the opportunity to extend this contract for a further 6 months at Scottish Ministers discretion.

Renewal: Following the end of the initial contract period of 24 months the contract maybe extended by 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000730208
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486429
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£354,197 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20233 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ScotCen Social Research (Scottish Centre for Social Research)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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