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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, has awarded a contract for 'Data Collection for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and the Scottish School Milk Scheme' to The Diffley Partnership. The procurement involves research to collect data on the costs and uptake of milk and snacks in various settings. The total contract value is £73,750, and it was signed on 5th October 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure in the services category.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research, milk supply, and snack provision sectors to compete. Businesses that excel in data collection and analysis related to food provision for children, including small and medium-sized enterprises, should consider participating. The tender aims to gather valuable insights for budgeting processes and determining appropriate rates for service providers in education settings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Data Collection for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and the Scottish School Milk Scheme

Notice Description

Scottish Government Education Analytical Services, with the Directorate for Children and Families, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a research project to collect data on the provision of milk and snacks as part of the Scottish Milk and Health Snack Scheme (SMHSS) and the Scottish School Milk Scheme. The aim of the work is to collect data on the costs of the provision of milk, snacks and non-dairy alternatives as well as uptake, from day care of children settings, childminders, local authorities, schools, milk suppliers, suppliers of non-dairy alternatives and snack suppliers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government Directorate for Children and Families wish to commission research to collect data on the costs of provision, uptake, reach and delivery of the SMHSS and the Scottish School Milk Scheme'. This data will contribute to future budgeting processes and may be used to determine appropriate rates to be paid to settings or local authorities providing milk and/or snacks as part of each scheme.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further one 3-month period at the sole discretion of the Scottish Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000738348
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490074
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Diffley Partnership

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483409
    Data Collection for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and the Scottish School Milk Scheme - Scottish Government Education Analytical Services, with the Directorate for Children and Families, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a research project to collect data on the provision of milk and snacks as part of the Scottish Milk and Health Snack Scheme (SMHSS) and the Scottish School Milk Scheme. The aim of the work is to collect data on the costs of the provision of milk, snacks and non-dairy alternatives as well as uptake, from day care of children settings, childminders, local authorities, schools, milk suppliers, suppliers of non-dairy alternatives and snack suppliers.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490074
    Data Collection for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and the Scottish School Milk Scheme - Scottish Government Education Analytical Services, with the Directorate for Children and Families, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a research project to collect data on the provision of milk and snacks as part of the Scottish Milk and Health Snack Scheme (SMHSS) and the Scottish School Milk Scheme. The aim of the work is to collect data on the costs of the provision of milk, snacks and non-dairy alternatives as well as uptake, from day care of children settings, childminders, local authorities, schools, milk suppliers, suppliers of non-dairy alternatives and snack suppliers.

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