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title: "Education And Skills Impact Measurement"
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# Education And Skills Impact Measurement

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000596867

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently involved in the procurement process for a contract titled "Education And Skills Impact Measurement," focusing on econometric analysis within the services industry. This tender, initiated on 5th September 2019, is in the active planning stage and will be executed in Edinburgh, UK. Key deadline for bid submissions is set for 7th October 2019. The procurement follows an open procedure and is aimed at contracting expert services related to measuring the costs and benefits of investments in education and skills development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in data analysis, econometrics, or educational consultancy. Firms specialising in these areas, particularly those with capabilities in handling large datasets and undertaking comprehensive assessments of educational programs, would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Successful bidders must demonstrate strong financial health, relevant insurance coverage, and past experience with similar projects, thereby allowing qualified companies to expand their service offerings through collaboration with the Scottish Government and associated organisations.

## Notice

In collaboration with the Scottish Government, Scottish Funding Council and Skills Development Scotland, the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board's Analytical Unit wishes to commission expert contractors to undertake econometric and other related work to measure the costs and benefits of this investment, including estimates of benefit-cost ratios (BCR) and return-on-investment (ROI).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board wishes to measure the costs and benefits of investment in post-school education and skills in Scotland. The context for this project is set out in the 15-24 Learner Journey Review where the Scottish Government committed to improving measurement of the return from investment in education and training. The recent creation of the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset for Scotland is expected to underpin much of this analysis. The LEO dataset includes individual record level data about students who have studied in Scotland, or have undertaken a Modern Apprenticeship in Scotland. It contains information about individuals, such as: - Personal characteristics including gender and ethnic group, - Courses taken and qualifications achieved - Any benefits claimed - Employment and income In collaboration with the Scottish Government, Scottish Funding Council and Skills Development Scotland, the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board's Analytical Unit wishes to commission expert contractors to undertake econometric and other related work to measure the costs and benefits of this investment, including estimates of benefit-cost ratios (BCR) and return-on-investment (ROI). The project will be overseen by a project steering group consisting of members of the organisations listed above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373394 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 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 | £185,555 |

## 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 | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373394
- 5 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365356

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365356
  Education And Skills Impact Measurement - In collaboration with the Scottish Government, Scottish Funding Council and Skills Development Scotland, the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board's Analytical Unit wishes to commission expert contractors to undertake econometric and other related work to measure the costs and benefits of this investment, including estimates of benefit-cost ratios (BCR) and return-on-investment (ROI).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373394
  Education And Skills Impact Measurement - In collaboration with the Scottish Government, Scottish Funding Council and Skills Development Scotland, the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board's Analytical Unit wishes to commission expert contractors to undertake econometric and other related work to measure the costs and benefits of this investment, including estimates of benefit-cost ratios (BCR) and return-on-investment (ROI).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000596867
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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