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title: "Provision of Behaviour In Scottish Schools Research (BISSR) 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0388fe"
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# Provision of Behaviour In Scottish Schools Research (BISSR) 2022

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0388fe

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process for the provision of research and development services to better understand behaviour in Scottish schools. The contract, titled "Provision of Behaviour In Scottish Schools Research (BISSR) 2022", aims to gain insights into behaviour trends and relationships in Scottish schools. The project has an initial duration of 13 months, with a possible extension of 5 months. The estimated date of contract award was 31st August 2022, and services are scheduled to commence on 1st October 2022. The main procurement category is services, and the project falls under the CPV code 73000000 (Research and development services).

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses offering research and consultancy services in the education sector to engage with the Scottish Government. Companies with expertise in behavioural analysis in school settings and a track record in delivering research projects within the public sector would be well-suited to compete. The evaluation criteria for the award include sections covering understanding of the requirement, delivery methodology, quality management, risk management, fair work practices, data protection, and pricing. Businesses aligning with these criteria and able to offer innovative solutions that address the project's objectives can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and contribute to improving behaviour management strategies in Scottish schools.

## Notice

The Scottish Government seeks to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of research services to better understand behaviour in Scottish schools. The contract will be awarded for a period of 13 months with an option to extend for a period of an additional 5 months. The purpose of the project is to provide a robust picture of overall trends of behaviour and relationships in Scottish schools, gain the views of key stakeholders on behaviour and establish some of the causal factors behind differences in behaviour/ effective management strategies. The project will include scope to explore the impact of technology use in schools on behaviour.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of research services relating to Behaviour In Scottish Schools. The overall aim of the research is to provide a clear and robust picture of behaviour in publicly-funded mainstream schools in Scotland and of current policy and practice in relation to managing behaviour. The Scope of the Contract will be to provide a robust picture of overall trends of behaviour and relationships in Scottish schools, gain the views of key stakeholders on behaviour and establish some of the causal factors behind differences in behaviour/effective management strategies. The scope of the project may also explore the impact of technology use in schools on behaviour. This represents the latest in a series of three-yearly Behaviour in Scottish Schools reports and builds on research carried out in 2016, 2012, 2009 and 2006. The Service Provider will be expected to engage with a wide range of stakeholders: pupils, parents/carers, teachers, support staff and headteachers. Additional information: Estimated date of contract award is 31st August 2022 with services commencing on 1st October 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033734-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £175,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2022 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033734-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000696647
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:191064-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh

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