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Award of Employability Child Poverty Coordinators Research (Q&A enabled)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, governed by the Scottish Government, is in the award stage for a contract titled "Award of Employability Child Poverty Coordinators Research (Q&A enabled)." This initiative seeks to improve services related to employability and child poverty in Scotland, focusing on parental employability support. The contract, valued at £42,725, has been awarded to Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited. The main industry category is services, specifically research and development services and related consultancy. The contract signed on 10th January 2025 involves evaluation work, and is part of a broader effort by the Scottish Government, alongside Perth & Kinross Council. Key stakeholders include AtkinsRealis UK Limited, involved in procurement services. The contract remains active and reflects a need identified by local poverty coordinators.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and consultancy services within the realm of social welfare and employability. Companies adept in conducting thorough evaluations and offering strategic insights can greatly benefit from such contracts. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in public service evaluation and a focus on policy-driven projects in the socio-economic sector would be well-positioned to compete in future procurements of similar nature. The Scottish Government's commitment to addressing child poverty through employability support underlines a growing demand for innovative research and consultancy solutions, fostering potential collaborations and business growth opportunities for firms in this industry.

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Notice Title

Award of Employability Child Poverty Coordinators Research (Q&A enabled)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers wishes to commission an evaluation of the Employability Child Poverty Coordinators, also known locally as Parental Employability Support (PES) Leads.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804767
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550996
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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

NHS FIFE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9FJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

ATKINSREALIS

COLUMBA 1400

COMPUTACENTER (UK

DECATHLON

DIVERSE SCHOOL TRAVEL

J THOMSON COLOUR PRINTERS

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

METADATAWORKS

PANDAPRINT

PARENTPAY

QIAGEN

SWECO

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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