--- title: "Evaluation of the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000576563" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000576563" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000576563.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000576563.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-10-08" --- # Evaluation of the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000576563 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000576563) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000576563.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Scottish Government as the buying organisation, tendering for the evaluation of the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland. This falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 17 June 2019. The contract, valued at £90,000, was awarded on 26 June 2019 to the Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde, following the tendering phase which included bids from local and small to medium-sized enterprises. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and evaluation services, particularly those with a focus on public policy analysis. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of small business dynamics and the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The evaluation aims to assess and enhance the Small Business Bonus Scheme, making it a relevant and strategic opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. ## Notice This procurement is to secure the services of a contractor to carry out research evaluating the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority wish to commission research activity to evaluate the impact of the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland and explore how the scheme could be improved. This will include engagement with a range of participants and stakeholders and will involve different approaches and methodologies to gather the required information. Options: Bidders will be asked to describe the process, relevance and price of conducting data analysis that is dependent on the quality of a dataset that is being prepared for them. If the data is not of sufficient quality, this analysis will not form part of the contract or price paid. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368371 | | 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 | 8 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jun 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £80,624 | ## 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 | EH1 3DG | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368371 - 27 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358561 - 16 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354320 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354320&idx=1 16th May 2019 - Final ITT for Evaluation of SBBS - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354320 Evaluation of the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland - This procurement is to secure the services of a contractor to carry out research evaluating the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358561 Evaluation of the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland - This procurement is to secure the services of a contractor to carry out research evaluating the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368371 Evaluation of the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland - This procurement is to secure the services of a contractor to carry out research evaluating the Small Business Bonus Scheme in Scotland ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000576563 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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