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title: "Research to Estimate the Cost of a Child in Scotland"
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# Research to Estimate the Cost of a Child in Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000540420

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "Research to Estimate the Cost of a Child in Scotland," which falls under the services industry category. This open tender aims to provide analytical insights regarding the financial implications of raising a child to support potential policy changes concerning minimum allowances for carers. The tender period is active, with bids due by 14 May 2018, and the contract is expected to run from 18 May 2018 to 3 August 2018. Interested vendors should note the location for delivery is Scotland, and the total estimated value of the contract is £20,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and data analysis, particularly those with experience in social services and economic studies. Companies equipped to conduct comprehensive expenditure surveys and familiar with UK financial data, such as the Living Costs and Food Survey, will find this tender particularly pertinent. Engaging in this contract could enhance their visibility and reputation in the public sector, potentially leading to further collaborations with governmental bodies.

## Notice

The Scottish Government wishes to commission research and data analysis to assess the 'cost of a child' following an established methodology and using available data. The aim of the work is to provide a methodological and analytical understanding of how much a child costs per year to support the potential introduction of a national minimum allowance for carers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government wishes to commission research and data analysis to assess the 'cost of a child'. The aim of the work is to provide a methodological and analytical understanding of how much a child costs per year to support the potential introduction of a national minimum allowance for carers. The method should identify the cost of a child through an 'Expenditure Survey' approach. This will be desk-based research and will use data from the UK-wide Living Costs and Food Survey to analyse household expenditure patterns.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356202 |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2018 - 3 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,610 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRASER OF ALLANDER INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356202
- 23 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317376

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR317376&idx=1
  23rd April 2018 - Invitation to quote, research specification and other associated documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317376
  Research to Estimate the Cost of a Child in Scotland - The Scottish Government wishes to commission research and data analysis to assess the 'cost of a child' following an established methodology and using available data. The aim of the work is to provide a methodological and analytical understanding of how much a child costs per year to support the potential introduction of a national minimum allowance for carers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356202
  Research to Estimate the Cost of a Child in Scotland - The Scottish Government wishes to commission research and data analysis to assess the 'cost of a child' following an established methodology and using available data. The aim of the work is to provide a methodological and analytical understanding of how much a child costs per year to support the potential introduction of a national minimum allowance for carers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000540420
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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