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Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has completed the public procurement process titled "Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings." This falls under the general public services industry category and is classified under CPV codes 73110000 and 73000000. The procurement method was open, and the process involved multiple stages, with the primary goal being to commission research to collect data essential for budgeting and guiding local authorities in setting sustainable rates for Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) providers. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7 October 2024 and the contract award dated 27 November 2024. The successful supplier is The Diffley Partnership, and the contract is valued at £74,200 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms proficient in data collection, analysis, and research within the education sector. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those operating in statistical and economic research, consultancy services with a focus on public sector projects, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in conducting comprehensive cost assessments. By participating, companies can enhance their profile and establish a significant presence in public sector procurement, potentially opening doors for future contracts within the Scottish Government and other public bodies.

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Notice Title

Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings

Notice Description

The Scottish Government wishes to commission research to collect data on the costs of delivering funded ELC. This data will contribute to future budgeting processes and will be used to inform updated guidance to support local authorities to set appropriate sustainable rates to settings delivering funded ELC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Local authorities are responsible for setting sustainable funding rates for providers in the private, third and childminding sectors who deliver funded ELC. The joint Scottish Government and COSLA Sustainable Rates Review sets out a wide ranging programme of actions to strengthen the process for setting sustainable rates. Following on from this, the Scottish Government wishes to commission a cost data collection exercise. As a minimum, the data gathered should allow for robust and reliable estimates of: The costs of delivering an hour of funded ELC to: - 2 year olds - 3-5 year olds How these costs vary across: - Type of Provider - Size of Provider - Local Authority - SIMD quintile - Urban-rural classification - Expectations on costs increasing/decreasing as compared with inflation. - The costs of delivering meals with the setting (and delivery of the free meal commitment) - An estimate of surplus/return on investment/profit - Staff salaries and pensions including costs for temporary staff and pension schemes. This should also include salaries of business owners. - Information on staff pay differentials, across different grades and roles - Pricing structures within settings - Income/Revenue sources, including estimates of the current contribution that funding to deliver funded ELC makes to overall income. The service provider will be expected to engage with a range of stakeholders including funded providers and sector representative bodies via the Sustainable Rates Review Implementation Working Group.. The Contract may be extended by up to a period of 6 months, to a date falling no later than 9 June 2026, at the sole discretion of Scottish Ministers.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a period of 6 months at the sole discretion of Scottish Ministers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000772082
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519546
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
27 Nov 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.henderson@gov.scot, stuart.riach2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
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

THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509702
    Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings - The Scottish Government wishes to commission research to collect data on the costs of delivering funded ELC. This data will contribute to future budgeting processes and will be used to inform updated guidance to support local authorities to set appropriate sustainable rates to settings delivering funded ELC.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513564
    Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings - The Scottish Government wishes to commission research to collect data on the costs of delivering funded ELC. This data will contribute to future budgeting processes and will be used to inform updated guidance to support local authorities to set appropriate sustainable rates to settings delivering funded ELC.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519546
    Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings - The Scottish Government wishes to commission research to collect data on the costs of delivering funded ELC. This data will contribute to future budgeting processes and will be used to inform updated guidance to support local authorities to set appropriate sustainable rates to settings delivering funded ELC.

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