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01 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has issued a tender titled "EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPERS TO COLLABORATE IN THE SEIA PROCESS". The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender value of £70,000. The deadline for submitting bids is 29th November 2023 at 12:00 GMT. This opportunity falls under the services category and aims to facilitate collaboration among Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) developers during the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the renewable energy sector, particularly Offshore Renewable Energy developers, to engage in collaborative initiatives. The Scottish Government is seeking innovative approaches to enhance developer collaboration in the SEIA process, providing a platform for stakeholders to contribute insights and recommendations. Businesses with experience in ORE, stakeholder engagement, and research methodologies would be well-suited to participate in this tender to support the project's successful delivery and strategic objectives.

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Notice Title

EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPERS TO COLLABORATE IN THE SEIA PROCESS

Notice Description

The overarching aim of this project is to understand the potential options for Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) developers to collaborate during key stages of the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) process and provide recommendations for how these could, potentially, be put into practice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overarching aim of this project is to understand the potential options for Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) developers to collaborate during key stages of the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) process and provide recommendations for how these could, potentially, be put into practice. Bids should outline details of the methodological approaches, including which people/organisations should be consulted and how they will be recruited. The methodology to be used in Workstreams 1-3, as well as how data gathered will be incorporated into the project, should be clearly stated with justifications for the chosen approach. Careful attention must also be given to the ethical and data protection sensitivities that might occur at any stage of this project. Tenderers should consult and follow the social research ethics guidance . A full ethics assessment must be included in the tender setting out ethical issues together with approaches for handling or mitigation. Any ethical issues relating to the use of incentives should be covered. It is important to address how the need for informed consent - in line with Scottish Government standards - with workshop participants is obtained and if extra considerations are needed for any potential respondents (e.g. those whose first language is not English). The tenderer should also consider whether any areas of this project might have commercial sensitivities for developers, and how such sensitivities can be approached within the project and within the developer collaboration options developed during the project. The anticipated programme of work is outlined below. Bidders, however, may wish to suggest alternative or additional methods to deliver the project's aims within the available budget and timescale, and these can also be proposed in your tender. Task 1.1 - Conduct a rapid literature review looking at examples of collaboration between developers Task 1.2 - Conduct research with ORE developers to understand current practises and perceptions of collaboration. Task 1.3 - Map out and consult a wider groups of stakeholders involved in SEIAs Task 2.1 - Synthesising the findings of Workstream 1 into an interim report Task 2.2 - Organise and conduct workshops with developers to discuss options and collect developer feedback Task 3.1 - Produce recommendations for developer collaboration. Task 3.2 - Dissemination of findings.

Renewal: This contract may be extended for a further 2 months at the discretion of Scottish Ministers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000748296
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491646
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 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

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
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
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=NOV491646
    EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPERS TO COLLABORATE IN THE SEIA PROCESS - The overarching aim of this project is to understand the potential options for Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) developers to collaborate during key stages of the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) process and provide recommendations for how these could, potentially, be put into practice.

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