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Award of Review the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Equity and Excellence Lead Programme

Scottish Government

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22 Sep 2025 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract titled "Review the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Equity and Excellence Lead Programme". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and social research services. The awarding of the contract is a critical stage in the procurement process, marking its completion. The research aims to evaluate the deployment and impact of the ELC programme through a series of focused studies and fact-finding exercises in selected local authority areas. The contract was awarded to Craigforth Consultancy and Research, based in Stirling, for a total of £34,386.25. The tender process involved competitive bidding, with a specified deadline of 6th December 2026 for the completion of services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in educational and social research sectors. Companies capable of proposing innovative research methodologies and effectively analysing programme impacts would find this contract highly suitable for showcasing their capabilities. Engaging with government contracts, particularly in sectors that support children and families, allows businesses to expand their expertise, gain credibility, and build a portfolio that could pave the way for similar future opportunities within public sectors. This project not only supports educational improvements but also contributes to enhancing business growth through strategic involvement in impactful government initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Review the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Equity and Excellence Lead Programme

Notice Description

The Scottish Government Early Learning and Childcare Division (Children and Families Directorate), on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a research project to review the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Equity and Excellence Lead (EE Lead) Programme.The review will support wider work to ensure benefits for children and families are maximised, to generate learning on best practice to improve delivery and to ensure effective support for post-holders. It is hoped that the research will provide an insight into two elements, namely:1. How EE Leads/ equivalent post holders are being deployed, what interventions are being put in place to close the poverty-related outcomes gap and good practice in delivery of the programme - through a fact-finding exercise with all local authorities; and2. The extent to which the programme is contributing to the identified outcomes - through focused research in a illustrative sample of 3-4 local authority areas.This specification sets out what is required, provides background information and suggestions on methodology. Bidders are also encouraged to propose additional or alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804465
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539667
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,386 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

East Dunbartonshire Council

Falkirk Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

Moray Council

National Galleries of Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government- SASA

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
29
Supplier Names

APEM Ltd

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Akhter Computers Limited

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

Barnett Waddingham LLP

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

DataVita Limited

Deciding Matters

EKOS Ltd

Elevator

Elis

Fishers Services Ltd

GCU

GMG Contractors Ltd

GTR Contracts Ltd

HAGS-SMP Limited.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Hearts & Minds

Ipsos MORI

Jump Research

Leith Creative Agency Ltd (T/A Leith Agency)

MAM Contracting

Scot J C B Limited

The Lines Between Ltd.

Thinkproject UK

Thomas & Adamson International Limited

Tony weir contractor LTD

Venesky Brown Ltd

Venesky-Brown Recruitment Limited

Further Information

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