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Invitation to Tender - Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process titled "Invitation to Tender - Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit" under the industry category of General Public Services. The contract involves the analysis of consultation responses pertaining to the mitigation of the two-child limit in Universal Credit. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, and the contract has been awarded. Key dates of the procurement included the tender opening on 4th March 2025 and the contract period lasting from 4th April 2025 to 6th June 2025. The supplier selected for this contract is Wellside Research Ltd, based in Haddington, with the contract value amounting to £27,500.00 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research, data analysis, and consultancy services. SMEs with expertise in social policy, statistical analysis, and regulatory compliance will be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The contract demands precise methodological reporting, and the key deliverables must be submitted electronically, including an inception report, draft report, final report, and an auditable database. Businesses capable of delivering these outputs within strict timelines and adhering to electronic submission requirements can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and secure governmental projects.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit

Notice Description

Provision of analysis of responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit

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 consultation on Mitigation of the two-child limit in Universal Credit. The overall aim of the contract is to provide robust and timely analysis and reporting on the responses to the consultation. The contract is expected to last two months, starting on the 4th April 2025 and ending on the 6th June 2025. 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. - 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-r6ebe6-0000792127
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527729
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months 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
kerry.gubbins@gov.scot, simon.lucas@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312446263

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELLSIDE RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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