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title: "Contact Dispute Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000518582"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD"
published: "2021-07-02"
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# Contact Dispute Research

Buyer: SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000518582

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## Summary

The Scottish Legal Aid Board is conducting a tender for "Contact Dispute Research", aimed at enhancing their understanding of experiences regarding child contact disputes. This procurement process falls under the services category and is currently in the award stage. The call for tender submissions was open until 1st December 2017, following an open procedure. The procurement is based in Edinburgh, UK, and is classified under the CPV code 73110000. The contract was awarded to Wellside Research Ltd on 20th February 2018, and all necessary details can be accessed via their official website.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in qualitative research, particularly those with expertise in legal aid and child welfare issues. Companies such as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders, particularly those specialising in social research and analysis, as they can bring valuable insights to improve legal aid services for children. Participation in such contracts can enhance business visibility and foster relationships within the public sector, ultimately supporting growth and innovation.

## Notice

Qualitative research to enhance the Scottish Legal Aid Board's understanding of the experiences of people involved in child contact disputes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the research is to enhance SLAB's understanding of the experiences of people involved in resolving child contact disputes where legal aid funding is in place. The research will be used to help SLAB learn more about the journey people go through when they have a child contact dispute and about how the availability and structures of public funding for legal services might affect decision making and outcomes in child contact disputes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420100 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 5HE |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WELLSIDE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420100
- 10 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300827

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300827&idx=3
  10th November 2017 - Schedule of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300827&idx=4
  10th November 2017 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300827&idx=1
  10th November 2017 - Company Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300827&idx=2
  10th November 2017 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300827
  Contact Dispute Research - Qualitative research to enhance the Scottish Legal Aid Board's understanding of the experiences of people involved in child contact disputes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420100
  Contact Dispute Research - Qualitative research to enhance the Scottish Legal Aid Board's understanding of the experiences of people involved in child contact disputes

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.slab.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000518582

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