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Invitation to tender - Provision of research on rapid localised population growth

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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17 Nov 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has issued an invitation to tender for the provision of research on rapid localised population growth. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with a deadline for submission of bids by December 1, 2023, and an award period starting on the same day. The contract is valued at £20,000 GBP and falls under the 'services' category. The opportunity is open for electronic submissions and is targeted at businesses interested in conducting research and analysis on population trends in Scotland and Nordic cities.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and analysis services to engage in exploring localised population growth phenomena in Edinburgh and Nordic cities. Businesses capable of providing detailed comparative analyses and insights into policy responses to rapid population growth will find this tender suited for their expertise. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring fair access for interested businesses to compete for fulfilling the research requirements outlined by the buying organization.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender - Provision of research on rapid localised population growth

Notice Description

To produce a comparative summary analysis of local population trends in Edinburgh and comparable Nordic cities, examining similarities and differences in their experience of 'rapid localised population growth'; and to gain a detailed understanding of approaches taken to respond to/address this phenomenon in the Nordics, drawing out learning that might be applicable to the Scottish context (and vice versa).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Research and analysis exploring the phenomenon of, and policy responses to 'rapid localised population growth' in Scotland and in the Nordics.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750823
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492967
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 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
Ross Cameron
Contact Email
ross.cameron@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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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