---
title: "Potential for use of language observation for data on Gaelic"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000521505"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG"
published: "2018-06-20"
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# Potential for use of language observation for data on Gaelic

Buyer: BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000521505

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, involves a tender titled "Potential for use of language observation for data on Gaelic". This contract falls under the services category and aims to explore the feasibility of collecting data through the research methodology of language observation in the context of Scottish Gaelic. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 29 January 2018. The contract value is £18,086, and it requires interim and final reports to be submitted by 1 October 2018 and 3 June 2019, respectively. The project will be executed in various locations across Scotland.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research methodologies, linguistics, and cultural data analysis to engage with the public sector. Companies with expertise in research design, particularly those familiar with Gaelic language studies or similar socio-linguistic projects, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on providing bilingual reports also opens avenues for businesses with strong capabilities in both Gaelic and English language services.

## Notice

The output that Bord na Gaidhlig seeks is knowledge of how the research methodology of "language observation" can be implemented (if feasible) for the collection of data in the context of Scottish Gaelic.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The anticipated outcome of the contract is: - the knowledge with which to establish language observation as a regular research method for the public vitality of Gaelic, - guidance on those metrics of Gaelic spoken vitality which it is feasible to collect by observation, - guidance on metrics with which to compare open spaces, - guidance on metrics with which to compare closed spaces and the linguistic approaches employed in them, and - guidance on metrics for comparison over time of the impact of linguistic programmes and/or problems. Geography of the project: All of Scotland, though it is understood that it is unlikely that any appropriate open space will be available outwith the Hebrides.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322708 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 3 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,086 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322708
- 5 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303122

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303122&idx=3
  18th January 2018 - Confirmation of Contract Value
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303122&idx=2
  16th January 2018 - Proposed Contract Term on Intellectual Property Rights
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303122&idx=1
  5th December 2017 - Commission Spec PR17-06
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303122
  Potential for use of language observation for data on Gaelic - The output that Bord na Gaidhlig seeks is knowledge of how the research methodology of "language observation" can be implemented (if feasible) for the collection of data in the context of Scottish Gaelic.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322708
  Potential for use of language observation for data on Gaelic - The output that Bord na Gaidhlig seeks is knowledge of how the research methodology of "language observation" can be implemented (if feasible) for the collection of data in the context of Scottish Gaelic.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gaidhlig.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521505

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