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title: "Social Research: Compliance with the test and protect isolation period: barriers and incentives to compliance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641893"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-03-29"
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# Social Research: Compliance with the test and protect isolation period: barriers and incentives to compliance

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641893

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking bids for a tender titled "Social Research: Compliance with the test and protect isolation period: barriers and incentives to compliance." This procurement falls within the service industry category and is based in Scotland, specifically in Edinburgh. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 15 February 2021. The procurement follows an open procedure, inviting a wide range of suppliers to participate. The total contract value is approximately £70,000, with the awarded contract already signed on 10 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social research, particularly those with expertise in behaviour analysis related to public health and compliance. Companies focused on data collection, analysis, and policy evaluation would be well-suited to compete, particularly if they can demonstrate innovative approaches to understanding compliance barriers in the context of Covid-19. Additionally, academic institutions or consultancies specialising in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies may find this procurement particularly relevant for expanding their portfolios in public sector projects.

## Notice

Provision of social research services to explore compliance with test and protect isolation period in Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide the Scottish Government and partners with timely, robust evidence on understanding of isolation rules and guidance and rates and extent of compliance, and on the experience of isolation, barriers to compliance, and potential further support required. This project will examine the behaviour and experiences of cases, contacts (household and non-household), and international travellers - the latter depending on restrictions at the time and sample size. This should support the ultimate aim of minimising transmission of Covid-19 and keeping the population safe.

Renewal: An extension of one month may apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410638 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,920 |

## 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 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410638
- 25 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404936

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404936&idx=1
  25th January 2021 - Compliance Research - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404936&idx=2
  25th January 2021 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404936
  Social Research: Compliance with the test and protect isolation period: barriers and incentives to compliance - Provision of social research services to explore compliance with test and protect isolation period in Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410638
  Social Research: Compliance with the test and protect isolation period: barriers and incentives to compliance - Provision of social research services to explore compliance with test and protect isolation period in Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641893

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