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title: "Farm Workers in Scottish Agriculture"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000653679"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-05-12"
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# Farm Workers in Scottish Agriculture

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000653679

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a tender for a project titled "Farm Workers in Scottish Agriculture." This initiative aims to conduct a mixed methods research project focused on seasonal non-UK workers in Scotland's agricultural labour market, specifically during the key soft fruit harvest period. The tender, classified under general public services, has an end date for submissions set for 1st June 2021 at 12:00 PM. The project will commence on 21st June 2021 and is anticipated to last until 31st January 2022, with the bid opening scheduled for 1st June 2021 at 1:00 PM. Interested parties can submit their tenders electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. 

Participation in this tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in agricultural research, labour market studies, or consultancy services, particularly those experienced in examining migrant labour issues or conducting socio-economic research. Businesses with capabilities in mixed methods research and those familiar with the agricultural sector's dynamics in Scotland will be well-positioned to compete. The need to investigate labour market conditions and human trafficking risk presents a unique niche for organisations focused on ethical workforce practices, policy analysis, and data-driven insights.

## Notice

1. The Scottish Government is seeking to commission a mixed methods research project, which aims to contribute further evidence on the seasonal non-UK workers working in the Scottish agricultural labour market, and build upon previous research published by Scottish Government in 2018. The research should concentrate on the seasonal migrant workers who are employed for around four-five months of the year, corresponding to the key soft fruit harvest period. The specification sets out the aims of the work, and the tasks required of the contractor. It also sets out the management arrangements and timescales.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

2. A recent Scottish Government-supported project published in 2021 has investigated the risk of human trafficking within the Scottish agricultural sector. Amongst other findings, the study showed evidence of high risks of labour exploitation within the migrant worker population on Scottish farms. 3. Previous research in 2018, Farm workers in Scottish agriculture: case studies, undertaken by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), provided an initial understanding of the labour market in Scottish agriculture, and captured the views and experiences of a number of migrant workers at the time. However, since then, there has been no consistent data collection on the agricultural labour market, including numbers and demographics of seasonal migrant workers, and their experiences of living and working in rural Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414737 |
| 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 | 12 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414737

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414737&idx=1
  12th May 2021 - CR/2021/01 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414737&idx=2
  12th May 2021 - Section 8 - Data Security - Cyber Security Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414737
  Farm Workers in Scottish Agriculture - 1. The Scottish Government is seeking to commission a mixed methods research project, which aims to contribute further evidence on the seasonal non-UK workers working in the Scottish agricultural labour market, and build upon previous research published by Scottish Government in 2018. The research should concentrate on the seasonal migrant workers who are employed for around four-five months of the year, corresponding to the key soft fruit harvest period. The specification sets out the aims of the work, and the tasks required of the contractor. It also sets out the management arrangements and timescales.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=653679
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## Provenance

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