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title: "Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03addb"
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# Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03addb

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the "Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6" contract in the services category. The contract involves the evaluation of the impact of expanding funded early learning in Scotland. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government, and the procurement was conducted using an open procedure. The contract was awarded to ScotCen Social Research. The contract is valued at £354,197 and was signed on 26th July 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies in the welfare services industry, particularly those involved in research services for children and young people. Businesses that focus on evaluating the impact of educational programs, managing large-scale research projects, and demonstrating expertise in areas such as cybersecurity and community benefits would be well-suited to compete. The contract also includes requirements for fair work practices, addressing climate emergencies, and providing community benefits.

## Notice

Post-expansion Phases of the Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC Phases 4-6) evaluation which aims to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government Children and Families Analysis Unit and the Directorate for Early Learning and Childcare, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wished to commission the Post-expansion Phases of the Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC Phases 4-6) evaluation which aimed to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) in Scotland from 600 hours to 1,140 hours per year.

Options: This is a 24 month contract with the expected start date of 16th August 2023. There will be the opportunity to extend this contract for a further 6 months at Scottish Ministers discretion.

Renewal: Following the end of the initial contract period of 24 months the contract maybe extended by 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024498-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | 11 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | £375,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £354,197 |

## 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 | SCOTCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2023 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024498-2023
- 5 Jun 2023 at 11:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015831-2023
- 15 May 2023 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013830-2023
- 3 Mar 2023 at 10:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006260-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730208
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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