--- title: "Research specification: Early Learning and Childcare Accounts Feasibility Study" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000527650" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000527650" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000527650.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000527650.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2018-01-25" --- # Research specification: Early Learning and Childcare Accounts Feasibility Study Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000527650 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000527650) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000527650.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently conducting a tender for the "Research specification: Early Learning and Childcare Accounts Feasibility Study". This project aims to assess the potential costs and benefits of introducing a system of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) accounts, aligning with government objectives to provide high-quality and accessible funded ELC. The tender process is at the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 26th February 2018 at 09:00 AM BST. The value of the contract is £45,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in childcare systems, impact assessments, and public service evaluation. Companies that can demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and a solid understanding of early childhood education frameworks will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can help firms establish partnerships with governmental bodies and enhance their visibility in the public sector marketplace. ## Notice The purpose of the study is to provide the Scottish Government with a detailed assessment of the potential costs and benefits of the key options for introducing a system of ELC accounts which supports the Government's objectives of providing funded ELC which is high quality, flexible and accessible. The study should consider feasibility in terms of: - Delivery - what are the practical and operational requirements for a system of childcare accounts and what are the key challenges and considerations - Impact - what are the likely impacts of the available approaches on the Government's ELC objectives and how could childcare accounts be delivered to best support those objectives ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of the study is to provide the Scottish Government with a detailed assessment of the potential costs and benefits of the key options for introducing a system of ELC accounts which supports the Government's objectives of providing funded ELC which is high quality, flexible and accessible. The study should consider feasibility in terms of: - Delivery - what are the practical and operational requirements for a system of childcare accounts and what are the key challenges and considerations - Impact - what are the likely impacts of the available approaches on the Government's ELC objectives and how could childcare accounts be delivered to best support those objectives ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307783 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | £45,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment ## Release History - 25 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307783 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN307783&idx=1 25th January 2018 - Research specification: Early Learning and Childcare Accounts Feasibility Study - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307783 Research specification: Early Learning and Childcare Accounts Feasibility Study - The purpose of the study is to provide the Scottish Government with a detailed assessment of the potential costs and benefits of the key options for introducing a system of ELC accounts which supports the Government's objectives of providing funded ELC which is high quality, flexible and accessible. The study should consider feasibility in terms of: - Delivery - what are the practical and operational requirements for a system of childcare accounts and what are the key challenges and considerations - Impact - what are the likely impacts of the available approaches on the Government's ELC objectives and how could childcare accounts be delivered to best support those objectives ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=527650 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000527650 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000527650. 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