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Invitation to Tender

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation is the Scottish Government, which has completed a public procurement process involving the analysis of responses to a consultation on educational regulations in Scotland. This consultation aims to prescribe a minimum number of learning hours in schools across the country. The contract title is "Invitation to Tender," associated with the industry category of Education and general public services. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement process was carried out using an open procedure, emphasising services. The award stage was completed as of 7th August 2025, with the contract signed on 28th July 2023. The award was valued at £10,400 and entails thorough analysis and reporting to inform policy development and legislative documentation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in educational consultancy and policy analysis. Such businesses can leverage their expertise by participating in similar analysis and reporting tasks, thereby enhancing their profile and capacity within the public sector. The open procedure invites a broad spectrum of participants, including those with electronic bid capabilities. The procurement process caters well to SMEs, as evidenced by The Lines Between Ltd., a successfully awarded supplier based in Edinburgh, highlighting potential advantages for locally-based educational services firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a public consultation on the potential regulations to prescribe a minimum number of learning hours in schools in Scotland. The consultation provides an opportunity for local authorities, those that work in schools, parents, children and young people and other stakeholders to give their views and put forward evidence about the potential impact of the implementation of the proposed policy. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to this public consultation. The overall aim of the contract is provide robust and timely analysis and reporting on the responses to the consultation, to inform policy development, legislation and supporting documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a public consultation on the potential regulations to prescribe a minimum number of learning hours in schools in Scotland: Prescribing the minimum annual number of learning hours: consultation - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). The consultation provides an opportunity for local authorities, those that work in schools, parents, children and young people and other stakeholders to give their views and put forward evidence about the potential impact of the implementation of the proposed policy. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to this public consultation. The overall aim of the contract is provide robust and timely analysis and reporting on the responses to the consultation, to inform policy development, legislation and supporting documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000735835
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536487
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20232 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
Not specified
Contact Email
david.rogerson2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LINES BETWEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481412
    Invitation to Tender - The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a public consultation on the potential regulations to prescribe a minimum number of learning hours in schools in Scotland. The consultation provides an opportunity for local authorities, those that work in schools, parents, children and young people and other stakeholders to give their views and put forward evidence about the potential impact of the implementation of the proposed policy. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to this public consultation. The overall aim of the contract is provide robust and timely analysis and reporting on the responses to the consultation, to inform policy development, legislation and supporting documentation.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536487
    Invitation to Tender - The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a public consultation on the potential regulations to prescribe a minimum number of learning hours in schools in Scotland. The consultation provides an opportunity for local authorities, those that work in schools, parents, children and young people and other stakeholders to give their views and put forward evidence about the potential impact of the implementation of the proposed policy. The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to this public consultation. The overall aim of the contract is provide robust and timely analysis and reporting on the responses to the consultation, to inform policy development, legislation and supporting documentation.

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