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Analytical Support for Democracy Matters - Phase 2

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently running a public procurement process titled "Analytical Support for Democracy Matters - Phase 2" in the services industry category. The procurement is at the award stage and involves providing analytical support for a community engagement process related to the Local Governance Review. The location of the buying organization is in Glasgow, with key dates including the launch of the engagement process in August 2023 and a minimum duration of 12 months for the project.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering analytical services, to engage with the Scottish Government in shaping local democracy processes. Companies with expertise in research, analysis, and community engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on supporting community-driven decision-making, businesses that can offer innovative solutions in local governance are likely to find this tender aligning with their capabilities and growth objectives.

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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 launched in August 2023 and will 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 launched in August 2023 and will 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000742996
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489789
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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 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
spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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

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Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486988
    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 launched in August 2023 and will 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489789
    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 launched in August 2023 and will 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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