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title: "Award of Connecting Scotland - Organisation Experiences Research"
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# Award of Connecting Scotland - Organisation Experiences Research

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646980

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking to commission a qualitative research project under the title "Award of Connecting Scotland - Organisation Experiences Research." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research, market research, and social research. The tender process began on 29 March 2021 and is scheduled to conclude on 30 October 2021, with the activities centred in Edinburgh. The contract has been awarded to Blake Stevenson Ltd for a total value of £15,562, with the award date aligning with the initiation of the tender.

This research project presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative and social research services. Companies with expertise in conducting market research and evaluations within public sector initiatives would be particularly well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. Given the emphasis on user experience and stakeholder engagement in this project, businesses that can provide in-depth analytical services and robust reporting will find this procurement channel conducive for growth and engagement in public sector partnerships.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers wishes to commission a qualitative research project working with key stakeholders to feed into the evaluation of the Connecting Scotland programme. The aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information on the service journey and user experience when engaging with Connecting Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410573 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,562 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SUMMERS INMAN; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | ALLAN INGRAM INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES; APOGEE; APS GROUP (SCOTLAND; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BLAKE STEVENSON; BOXXE; CCL (NORTH; CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; ELECTRICAL TESTING; HADDEN GROUP; HARVEY NASH; L&D PLUMBING & TILING SERVICES; LORIEN RESOURCING; P1 SOLUTIONS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PROXIMA; RESEARCH RESOURCE; SAXTON BAMPFYLDE; SMARTS; STORM EVIRONMENTAL; T & N GILMARTIN (CONTRACTORS; THE LINES BETWEEN; TUSKER; UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS; USER VISION; VENESKY BROWN; VIVUP; WYBONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 11:53 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410573

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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