---
title: "Invitation to tender"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000627009"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-08-03"
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# Invitation to tender

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000627009

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently inviting tenders for a research project aimed at enhancing the understanding of equality and socio-economic disadvantage data collection by Scottish public sector bodies. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to public services, and is located in Glasgow, UK. With the tender period ending on 26 August 2020, interested parties must submit their proposals electronically before this deadline. The tender is processed through an open procurement method, ensuring broad participation in the bidding process.

This opportunity presents a valuable chance for businesses involved in research, data analysis, and public policy to contribute meaningfully to the Scottish Government's objectives. Companies with expertise in social research methodologies, data management, and an understanding of the socio-economic landscape in Scotland would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only allows for potential financial growth but also the opportunity to impact policy-making and service delivery in Scotland.

## Notice

Research to improve understanding of the collection of equality and socio-economic disadvantage data by Scottish public sector bodies

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG) wishes to commission research to improve understanding of the collection of equality and socio-economic disadvantage data by Scottish public sector bodies. This research is necessary to improve the Scottish Government's understanding of the use of data in policy-making, service design and delivery across public services. The aim of this research is to provide the Scottish Government with a good understanding (audit) of: 1. what data is collected, 2. how it is collected and stored, 3. for what purpose it is collected, and 4. the barriers to collection across all nine protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012, plus socio-economic disadvantage, as per S.1 of the Equality Act

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391605 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2020 - 23 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391605

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG391605&idx=1
  3rd August 2020 - Terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG391605&idx=2
  3rd August 2020 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391605
  Invitation to tender - Research to improve understanding of the collection of equality and socio-economic disadvantage data by Scottish public sector bodies

## Notice URLs

- http://
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- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000627009
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=627009
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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