--- title: "Audit of equality data in the Scottish public sector - Invitation to tender" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000627228" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000627228" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000627228.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000627228.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2020-09-22" --- # Audit of equality data in the Scottish public sector - Invitation to tender Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000627228 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000627228) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000627228.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is conducting a tender for the "Audit of equality data in the Scottish public sector" aimed at enhancing the understanding of equality and socio-economic disadvantage data collection by public sector bodies. The procurement process, classified under 'services' and using an open procedure, is currently in the active stage. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically by 26th August 2020, following the submission guidelines detailed on the Public Contracts Scotland website. The total contract value is GBP 35,000, and the intended contract period spans from 14th September 2020 to 23rd December 2020, with the main execution location being in Scotland. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in research, data analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on social equity and public policy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given that previous tenders attracted bids from several SMEs, demonstrating a competitive market space. Businesses with expertise in data collection methodologies, socio-economic studies, and public sector consulting would find this tender suitable to expand their service offerings and establish or reinforce their presence within the public sector. ## 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=SEP395269 | | 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 | 22 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Sep 2020 | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2020 - 23 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | £35,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £38,200 | ## 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JENNIFER WATERTON CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 22 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395269 - 4 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391757 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG391757&idx=1 4th August 2020 - Invitation to tender - Audit of equality data in Scottish public services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG391757&idx=2 4th August 2020 - Terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391757 Audit of equality data in the Scottish public sector - Invitation to tender - Research to improve understanding of the collection of equality and socio-economic disadvantage data by Scottish public sector bodies - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395269 Audit of equality data in the Scottish public sector - 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:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000627228 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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