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title: "Award of Review of the Regional Improvement Collaboratives (RICs) 2021"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651396"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-04-26"
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# Award of Review of the Regional Improvement Collaboratives (RICs) 2021

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651396

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government seeking services for the "Award of Review of the Regional Improvement Collaboratives (RICs) 2021." This initiative, categorized under research and development consultancy services, is taking place in Scotland. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, following the tender period which began on 26th April 2021 and continues until 31st October 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £30,400, has been signed as of 26th April 2021, and it's expected to deliver an independent analysis through various stakeholder interviews, with the aim to publish the final report by October 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in research and analytical services, particularly those with a background in educational improvements and stakeholder engagement. Companies specialising in consultancy, data analysis, and research methodologies would be particularly well-positioned to compete, especially those familiar with the Scottish educational landscape and capable of conducting remote interviews. The nature of this project could allow smaller firms with niche expertise to showcase their capabilities, potentially leading to future collaborations or contracts with governmental entities.

## Notice

The aim of the research is to secure an independent analysis of the development and early impact of the Regional Improvement Collaboratives (RICs). The review takes the shape of a series of telephone based or online interviews with national, regional and local stakeholders and analysis of available evidence provided by the Scottish Government and RIC partners. The fieldwork will build on work that was undertaken between January and March 2020, before being paused due to the pandemic at the end of March 2020. This will inform a final report to be published in October 2021 which will support further development of the RICs. School interviews are required to be completed prior to the summer break where possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413101 |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,400 |
| 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 | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ALLPAY; ALLTEC CONSTRUCTION; APOGEE; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; CLUCAS METHOD OF ENTRY; GALLOWAY GROUNDWORKS; HARDIES PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS; HARVEY NASH; J & E SHEPHERD; LION SAFETY; MAM CONTRACTING; ORANGETEK; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; RESEARCH SCOTLAND; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; THOMAS MENZIES (BUILDERS; URBIS SCHREDER; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 17:04 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413101

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

## Provenance

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