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title: "Fair Start Scotland Evaluation Phase 2 Participant Telephone Survey"
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# Fair Start Scotland Evaluation Phase 2 Participant Telephone Survey

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564536

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is leading the procurement process for the "Fair Start Scotland Evaluation Phase 2 Participant Telephone Survey", aimed at conducting three annual telephone surveys of participants involved in the Fair Start Scotland programme. This open tender falls within the services industry category and is situated in Glasgow, UK. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 8 March 2019, with the award period commencing immediately thereafter. The contract value is approximately £135,000, and interested bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically.

This procurement opportunity provides a significant avenue for businesses, particularly those specialising in market research and evaluation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in conducting surveys and engagement methodologies would be especially suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the evaluation work also opens possibilities for collaboration among firms to address various methodological packages and participant engagement approaches required by the Scottish Government.

## Notice

To undertake 3 annual telephone surveys of Fair Start Scotland participants.

### Lot Information

Participant Telephone Survey

To undertake 3 annual telephone surveys of Fair Start Scotland participants.

Programme of Participant and Stakeholder Research.

A programme of more qualitative work with individual participants, service providers and other stakeholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358461 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £274,221 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BLAKE STEVENSON; IFF RESEARCH; INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES; ROCKET SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358461
- 26 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349815
- 21 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346264
- 9 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341767
- 16 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337465

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337465&idx=1
  19th November 2018 - Attachment to PIN - Request for Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337465
  Fair Start Scotland Evaluation - Phase 2 - The Authority wish to commission research activity to evaluate the service delivery process and resulting outcomes deriving from the employability support programme, Fair Start Scotland. This will include engagement with a range of participants, providers, employers, delivery partners and stakeholders and will involve different approaches and methodologies to gather the required information and feedback.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341767
  Fair Start Scotland Evaluation - Phase 2 - The Authority wish to commission research activity to evaluate the service delivery process and resulting outcomes deriving from the employability support programme, Fair Start Scotland. This will include engagement with a range of participants, providers, employers, delivery partners and stakeholders and will involve different approaches and methodologies to gather the required information and feedback.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346264
  Fair Start Scotland Evaluation Phase 2 Participant Telephone Survey - To undertake 3 annual telephone surveys of Fair Start Scotland participants.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349815
  Fair Start Scotland Evaluation - Phase 2 - The Authority wish to commission research activity to evaluate the service delivery process and resulting outcomes deriving from the employability support programme, Fair Start Scotland. This will include engagement with a range of participants, providers, employers, delivery partners and stakeholders and will involve different approaches and methodologies to gather the required information and feedback.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358461
  Fair Start Scotland Evaluation Phase 2 Participant Telephone Survey - To undertake 3 annual telephone surveys of Fair Start Scotland participants.

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