Tender

Analytical Support for Democracy Matters - Phase 2

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

06 Jul 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has issued a tender titled "Analytical Support for Democracy Matters - Phase 2". This procurement opportunity falls under the services sector and involves providing analytical support for a community engagement process related to enhancing sub-local authority level democracy as part of the Local Governance Review. The tender is currently active, with a total contract value of £30,000. The deadline for submission is on August 4, 2023, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The tender will be based in Glasgow, UK, and businesses interested in this opportunity should prepare for an extensive community engagement process starting in August 2023.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses adept at providing analytical support and engaging with communities to contribute to enhancing democracy at sub-local levels. The contract period is expected to last a minimum of 12 months, with a potential extension option available. Businesses proficient in research and general public services are well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can support Scotland's aim to empower its diverse communities and strengthen local governance structures, thus contributing to the advancement of democracy at the grassroots level.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Analytical Support for Democracy Matters - Phase 2

Notice Description

The Scottish Government jointly launched the Local Governance Review with COSLA in December 2017. The purpose of the Review is to ensure Scotland's diverse communities and different places have greater control and influence over the decisions that affect them most. The Review does this by considering how powers, responsibilities and resources are shared across national and local spheres of government, and with communities. This commission is for analytical support for a new phase of the Review's community engagement process Democracy Matters. This engagement is planned to launch in August 2023 and last a minimum of 12 months. Through conversations and engagement with communities throughout Scotland, Democracy Matters Two will explore the detail of what form a new sphere of sub local authority level democracy could take.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government jointly launched the Local Governance Review with COSLA in December 2017. The purpose of the Review is to ensure Scotland's diverse communities and different places have greater control and influence over the decisions that affect them most. The Review does this by considering how powers, responsibilities and resources are shared across national and local spheres of government, and with communities. This commission is for analytical support for a new phase of the Review's community engagement process Democracy Matters. This engagement is planned to launch in August 2023 and last a minimum of 12 months. Through conversations and engagement with communities throughout Scotland, Democracy Matters Two will explore the detail of what form a new sphere of sub local authority level democracy could take.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract if necessary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000737963
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483106
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
william.maclean@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483106
    Analytical Support for Democracy Matters - Phase 2 - The Scottish Government jointly launched the Local Governance Review with COSLA in December 2017. The purpose of the Review is to ensure Scotland's diverse communities and different places have greater control and influence over the decisions that affect them most. The Review does this by considering how powers, responsibilities and resources are shared across national and local spheres of government, and with communities. This commission is for analytical support for a new phase of the Review's community engagement process Democracy Matters. This engagement is planned to launch in August 2023 and last a minimum of 12 months. Through conversations and engagement with communities throughout Scotland, Democracy Matters Two will explore the detail of what form a new sphere of sub local authority level democracy could take.

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