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Provision of Education Workforce Modelling and Analysis

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of Education Workforce Modelling and Analysis." Under the open procedure method, the tender was geared towards analysing the impact of future population projections on educational workforce costs, pupil-teacher ratios, and related factors over the next decade, influencing local and national policy planning. This procurement, completed on 16th October 2023, was part of the Education sector (CPV codes: 73110000 and 73100000) and covered services within the UKM region. The contract, valued at £24,926.25, was awarded to WPI Economics, a London-based SME.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in data analysis, educational consultancy, and strategic planning, particularly those with expertise in modelling and analysing workforce dynamics. SMEs like WPI Economics have demonstrated successful bidding potential, suggesting that smaller entities with specialised skills and knowledge in public services and education can effectively compete. As such initiatives require complex analysis and projection, expert consultancies in workforce management and policy advisory are well-suited to leverage this and similar opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Education Workforce Modelling and Analysis

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Learning Analysis Unit and Education Workforce Unit, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wish to commission analysis of the potential impact of population projections in Scotland over the next ten years on educational factors such as education workforce costs (including teachers and pupil support staff), pupil teacher ratios and teacher class contact time. This analysis will inform policy direction and decisions on education workforce planning and associated investment at both a national and local level.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Learning Analysis Unit and Education Workforce Unit, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wish to commission analysis of the potential impact of population projections in Scotland over the next ten years on educational factors such as education workforce costs (including teachers and pupil support staff), pupil teacher ratios and teacher class contact time. This analysis will inform policy direction and decisions on education workforce planning and associated investment at both a national and local level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000744969
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540433
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,926 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 1-6 months
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
Caroline Little
Contact Email
mpip@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

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

WPI ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP488446&idx=1
    15th September 2023 - Education Workforce Modelling and Analysis ITT
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488446
    Provision of Education Workforce Modelling and Analysis - The Scottish Government's Learning Analysis Unit and Education Workforce Unit, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wish to commission analysis of the potential impact of population projections in Scotland over the next ten years on educational factors such as education workforce costs (including teachers and pupil support staff), pupil teacher ratios and teacher class contact time. This analysis will inform policy direction and decisions on education workforce planning and associated investment at both a national and local level.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540433
    Provision of Education Workforce Modelling and Analysis - The Scottish Government's Learning Analysis Unit and Education Workforce Unit, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wish to commission analysis of the potential impact of population projections in Scotland over the next ten years on educational factors such as education workforce costs (including teachers and pupil support staff), pupil teacher ratios and teacher class contact time. This analysis will inform policy direction and decisions on education workforce planning and associated investment at both a national and local level.

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