---
title: "Recruitment of Members to the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587025"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-07-30"
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# Recruitment of Members to the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587025

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Recruitment of Members to the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland." This opportunity falls under the services industry category and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender is at the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 8th July 2019 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to participate. The contract value is estimated at £22,475, and the award notice was officially published on 30th July 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in public sector engagements. With a requirement to recruit approximately 120 individuals representative of Scotland's adult population, companies that can demonstrate expertise in large-scale community engagement and random-selection methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to partake, as previous statistics show a number of bids from small and medium-sized enterprises, which reflects a competitive bidding environment.

## Notice

The Scottish Government requires a service provider to undertake the recruitment of members to the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Citizens' Assembly of Scotland will bring together members of the adult population of Scotland to deliberate on Scotland's future. The service provider will use a random-selection approach to identify and recruit approximately 120 individuals who are willing, available and eligible to become members of the Citizens' Assembly. Membership of the Assembly is required to be broadly representative of the adult (i.e. aged 16+) population of Scotland, in both its socio-demographic composition and breadth of political attitudes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361656 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,475 |

## 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 | MARK DIFFLEY CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361656
- 14 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357287

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357287
  Recruitment of Members to the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland - The Scottish Government requires a service provider to undertake the recruitment of members to the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361656
  Recruitment of Members to the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland - The Scottish Government requires a service provider to undertake the recruitment of members to the Citizens' Assembly of Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587025
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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