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title: "Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC): Phase Two"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000563439"
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# Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC): Phase Two

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000563439

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated the procurement process titled "Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC): Phase Two," aimed at evaluating the effects of the Early Learning and Childcare expansion programme on children and parents in Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is currently in the Contract Award stage. Key dates include the commencement of fieldwork anticipated in June 2019, with all data collection and final reports due by the end of April 2020. The project, classified under the services industry category, is set to take place across Scotland, primarily focusing on collecting data from 3 to 5-year-olds receiving funded ELC entitlements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational research or child development, particularly those specialising in data collection and analysis. Companies experienced in working with early years education, social research, or organisations capable of conducting quantitative and qualitative studies would be well-suited to compete. The Scottish Government’s commitment to evaluating the impact of their ELC programme highlights a dedication to improving educational outcomes, thereby providing a platform for businesses that can contribute to these objectives through innovative insights and methodologies.

## Notice

SG wish to commission Phase 2 of Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) to inform our understanding of the impact of the ELC expansion programme on child and parent outcomes. The first phase of this study is currently underway and includes the collation of baseline data from a sample of eligible 2 year old children (and their parents) across Scotland, who are currently receiving 600 hours of funded ELC only. Phase 2 of SSELC will include additional data collection with a nationally representative group of 3, 4 and 5 year old children (and parents) who are also receiving 600 hours of funded entitlement. It will follow a similar methodology to Phase 1 which includes observations of the children undertaken by the child's key worker and self-completion questionnaires with parents. It is anticipated that fieldwork for Phase 2 will commence in June 2019. All fieldwork must be complete and final reports submitted to Scottish Government by end of April 2020.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SG wish to commission Phase 2 of Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) to inform our understanding of the impact of the ELC expansion programme on child and parent outcomes. The first phase of this study is currently underway and includes the collation of baseline data from a sample of eligible 2 year old children (and their parents) across Scotland, who are currently receiving 600 hours of funded ELC only. Phase 2 of SSELC will include additional data collection with a nationally representative group of 3, 4 and 5 year old children (and parents) who are also receiving 600 hours of funded entitlement. It will follow a similar methodology to Phase 1 which includes observations of the children undertaken by the child's key worker and self-completion questionnaires with parents. It is anticipated that fieldwork for Phase 2 will commence in June 2019. All fieldwork must be complete and final reports submitted to Scottish Government by end of April 2020.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351847 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £175,285 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351847
- 12 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339917
- 7 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336641

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336641
  Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Programme Evaluation - SG wish to commission Phase 2 of Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) to inform our understanding of the impact of the ELC expansion programme on child and parent outcomes. The first phase of this study is currently underway and includes the collation of baseline data from a sample of eligible 2 year old children (and their parents) across Scotland, who are currently receiving 600 hours of funded ELC only. Phase 2 of SSELC will include additional data collection with a nationally representative group of 3, 4 and 5 year old children (and parents) who are also receiving 600 hours of funded entitlement. It will follow a similar methodology to Phase 1 which includes observations of the children undertaken by the child's key worker and self-completion questionnaires with parents. It is anticipated that fieldwork for Phase 2 will commence in June 2019. All fieldwork must be complete and final reports submitted to Scottish Government by end of April 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339917
  Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC): Phase Two - SG wish to commission Phase 2 of Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) to inform our understanding of the impact of the ELC expansion programme on child and parent outcomes. The first phase of this study is currently underway and includes the collation of baseline data from a sample of eligible 2 year old children (and their parents) across Scotland, who are currently receiving 600 hours of funded ELC only. Phase 2 of SSELC will include additional data collection with a nationally representative group of 3, 4 and 5 year old children (and parents) who are also receiving 600 hours of funded entitlement. It will follow a similar methodology to Phase 1 which includes observations of the children undertaken by the child's key worker and self-completion questionnaires with parents. It is anticipated that fieldwork for Phase 2 will commence in June 2019. All fieldwork must be complete and final reports submitted to Scottish Government by end of April 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351847
  Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC): Phase Two - SG wish to commission Phase 2 of Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC) to inform our understanding of the impact of the ELC expansion programme on child and parent outcomes. The first phase of this study is currently underway and includes the collation of baseline data from a sample of eligible 2 year old children (and their parents) across Scotland, who are currently receiving 600 hours of funded ELC only. Phase 2 of SSELC will include additional data collection with a nationally representative group of 3, 4 and 5 year old children (and parents) who are also receiving 600 hours of funded entitlement. It will follow a similar methodology to Phase 1 which includes observations of the children undertaken by the child's key worker and self-completion questionnaires with parents. It is anticipated that fieldwork for Phase 2 will commence in June 2019. All fieldwork must be complete and final reports submitted to Scottish Government by end of April 2020.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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