---
title: "How membership of a professional organisation is used for career progression by local authorities"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635650"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-11-09"
---

# How membership of a professional organisation is used for career progression by local authorities

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635650

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "How membership of a professional organisation is used for career progression by local authorities" is being conducted by the Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the services category and has a total value of £20,000. The procurement method is characterised as an open procedure, with the tendering stage currently active. Interested parties have until 1 December 2020 at 10:00 to submit their proposals. The scope of this research aims to support the workforce strategy for the building standards verification service, with the bid opening scheduled concurrently with the submission deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in workforce strategy and local authority operations. Companies that understand the role of professional organisations in career advancement and have a capacity for in-depth analysis are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The research findings will contribute to the local government's improvement efforts, potentially paving the way for future contracts in related sectors.

## Notice

This research will support delivery of the workforce strategy for the building standards verification service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project will identify and understand how chartered membership of a professional organisation is used for career progression by local authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399231 |
| 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 | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | EDINBURGH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399231

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399231&idx=1
  9th November 2020 - ITT Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399231&idx=2
  9th November 2020 - Schedule 1 - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399231&idx=3
  9th November 2020 - Schedule 2 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399231&idx=4
  9th November 2020 - Schedule 3 - Evaluation Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399231&idx=5
  9th November 2020 - Schedule 4 - Quality Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399231&idx=6
  9th November 2020 - Schedule 5 - Pricing schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399231&idx=7
  9th November 2020 - Schedule 6 - Purchase Order and Invoicing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399231&idx=8
  9th November 2020 - Schedule 7 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399231&idx=9
  9th November 2020 - Schedule 8 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399231&idx=10
  9th November 2020 - Schedule 9 - SGTC2 Services Schedule Part 1 (Data Protection)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399231
  How membership of a professional organisation is used for career progression by local authorities - This research will support delivery of the workforce strategy for the building standards verification service

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=635650
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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