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title: "Review of Community Led Local Development in rural Scotland"
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# Review of Community Led Local Development in rural Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0457a8

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking to commission a research project to review three Scottish Government-funded programmes: Community Led Local Development, Scottish Rural Action, and Scottish Rural Network. This project aims to evaluate the delivery and impact of these programmes within rural Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code: 73000000). The contract will be conducted through an open procedure, and the research is set to provide interim findings throughout 2024-2025, with critical milestones including a desk review due by June 2024. The contracted amount for the complete review is valued at £250,000 GBP. The main location for the services will be within the UKM region, with the intended start date for the contract set for 21 October 2024, ending on 20 October 2025.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for companies specializing in research and consultancy services focused on public and third sector policy impacts. Companies with ISO9001 accreditation or equivalent quality management standards will find this contract aligned with their credentials. It presents unique growth prospects by allowing businesses to engage directly with government policy makers and stakeholders in rural development. The tender requires a strategic approach involving stakeholder engagement and the provision of practical recommendations, making it suitable for firms experienced in policy evaluation, strategic consultancy, and rural development projects. Additionally, the ability to propose innovative methods within specified budget and timescale may provide competitive advantages.

## Notice

The Scottish Government is developing a new Rural Support Plan and associated rural policy which will follow on from the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill. To inform this work, we wish to commission a research project comprising the design and delivery of a review of three Scottish Government-funded programmes: - Community Led Local Development - Scottish Rural Action - Scottish Rural Network This research will constitute a review of the role and impact of these programmes. It will involve: - evaluating the delivery of these programmes against their intended aims; - engaging with a range of stakeholders to examine the strategic fit of these programmes within a wider policy and funding context, and in relation to other public and third sector policy and interventions; - producing options and practical recommendations on future areas of focus and delivery models. This review will draw on a range of previous research, including a desk review due for completion by June 2024 (see Section 3). This specification sets out the aims and objectives of this work, provides background information on the policy approach and provides a suggested methodological approach to realising these aims. It sets out the tasks required of the contractor, management arrangements and timescales. Where appropriate, contractors are invited to suggest alternative approaches to meeting the aims and objectives of this review within the available budget and timescale. The research will support the work of Scottish Government policy officials and Ministers in developing a new Rural Support Plan as well as wider rural policy. It should also benefit, and provide practical outputs for wider stakeholders, including those delivering the Community Led Local Development, Scottish Rural Network and Scottish Rural Action programmes, and people living and working in rural and island areas. The review will take place in three stages, and outputs at each stage are required so that interim findings can feed into ongoing policy work, including the development of the Rural Support Plan and wider rural policy / legislation during 2024-25.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

3.1 Research aims The aims of this review are to: 1. Evaluate the delivery of Community Led Local Development, Scottish Rural Action and the Scottish Rural Network 2. Examine their strategic fit in relation to wider public and third sector interventions, identify their unique role and impact, any gaps or areas of duplication 3. Consider and propose options for their future role, focus and delivery, including in relation to the Rural Support Plan and wider rural policy, and in the context of the forthcoming Rural Delivery Plan 4. Consult and engage with a range of stakeholders 5. Produce practical recommendations Whilst this research should provide a wider strategic overview of these programmes, in terms of the activities and timeframe to be considered, the contractor should focus on delivery of the Community Led Local Development and Scottish Rural Network programmes since 2021-22 and Scottish Rural Action since 2020-21.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037531-2024 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,919 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SRUC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037531-2024
- 5 Jul 2024 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020525-2024
- 7 May 2024 at 14:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014543-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771649
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

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