Award

Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research

CONSUMER SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Consumer Scotland has awarded a contract for the "Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research," focusing on the general public services industry category within the UK, particularly Scotland (region UKM). This contract to Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited aims to deliver two to four social research projects annually, detailing the experiences of consumers in vulnerable circumstances. Commissioned through an open procedure, the contract commenced on 23rd August 2024 and will run for twelve months, with an option to extend until August 2027. The project addresses essential engagement activities, including facilitating workshops and lived experience inputs, with a funding value of approximately £400,000 GBP. The procurement stage is completed, with critical dates including the announcement of the award on 13th September 2024 and prior submission deadlines on 12th July 2024.

This tender for social research presents an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs and organisations specialising in data collection, analysis, and community engagement within public services. With a substantial contract value and the possibility of extensions, businesses capable of providing high-quality, evidence-based insights into vulnerable consumer behaviour are well-positioned to compete. The project’s focus on practical engagement and lived experiences also invites collaboration with entities that have strong local connections and expertise in workshop facilitation. As the awarded contract is under a central purchasing body in Edinburgh, businesses in relevant fields may leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in government-related research initiatives.

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Notice Title

Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research

Notice Description

Consumer Scotland wishes to commission a single supplier to deliver two to four social research projects per year relating to the experiences of consumers living in vulnerable circumstances in Scotland. The contract may also be used to provide support with Consumer Scotland's other engagement activities with consumers in vulnerable circumstances such as organising and facilitating lived experience input to a specific activity such as a workshop.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consumer Scotland wishes to commission a single supplier Service Provider to deliver two to four social research projects per year relating to the experiences of consumers living in vulnerable circumstances in Scotland. The contract may also be used to provide support with Consumer Scotland's other engagement activities with consumers in vulnerable circumstances such as organising and facilitating lived experience input to a specific activity such as a workshop. The contract is expected to commence at the beginning of August 2024 for a period of twelve (12) months. An option to extend the period of the contract until August 2027 has been included under clause 4.2 of the Terms and Conditions.

Renewal: The contract is expected to commence at the beginning of August 2024 for a period of twelve (12) months. An option to extend the period of the contract until August 2027 has been included under clause 4.2 of the Terms and Conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768188
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514203
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20241 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
CONSUMER SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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