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Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses to the Scottish Government Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, headquartered in Glasgow at 4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St, has awarded a contract for the provision of analysis of consultation responses related to the Scottish Government Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy. The contract falls under the services category, specifically within the general public services and social protection segments. The procurement process, which concluded with the signing of the contract on 19th February 2025, follows an open procedure method. The contract, valued at GBP 10,240, is set to run from 13th February 2025 to 11th April 2025, with a potential no-cost extension of one month. Key deliverables include an inception report, draft and final reports, presentation of key findings, and the provision of a final auditable database in Excel format.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in data analysis and consultation services to showcase their expertise and expand their clientele within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in equalities, human rights, and social protection domains are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on robust and timely analysis, along with electronic submission and reporting requirements, ensures that businesses with strong analytical capabilities and digital proficiency are well-placed to deliver on the Scottish Government’s strategic review of its Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy.

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Notice Title

Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses to the Scottish Government Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake analysis of responses to a public consultation on the Scottish Government Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy. The overall aim of the contract is providing robust and timely analysis and reporting on the responses to the consultation, to inform the Scottish Government review of the Strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake analysis of responses to a public consultation on the Scottish Government Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy. The overall aim of the contract is providing robust and timely analysis and reporting on the responses to the consultation, to inform the Scottish Government review of the Strategy. The contract is anticipated to last two months, starting on the 13th February 2025 and finishing on the 11th April 2025. There will be the option of a no-cost, time only, extension of one month. The key deliverables for the project will be required in electronic format only and are listed below: - An inception report - which should detail the agreed full project plan and include a minute of the inception meeting as an appendix, full project plan (methodological approach, task allocation, corresponding timescales, reporting schedules, risk management, management arrangements and contingencies etc.) and received within one week of the inception meeting. - A draft report, leading to a final report, of publishable standard which includes key findings summary report of publishable standard, as described below. - Presentation of key findings to the team responsible for the contract - The Mainstreaming Unit Team (this may be done via video conference). - Final auditable database in Excel. This should include all the responses with catalogues of the ones that wants to be excluded, the ones included, from publishing, responses have been excluded from analysis and why, etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784881
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524232
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 11 Apr 2025 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
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, kate.townsley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LINES BETWEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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