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title: "Award of Consultation analysis for consultations implementing the Children (Scotland) Act 2020"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000661064"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-08-30"
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# Award of Consultation analysis for consultations implementing the Children (Scotland) Act 2020

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000661064

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the title "Award of Consultation analysis for consultations implementing the Children (Scotland) Act 2020." This process falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently marked as "Award," with the contract having been signed on 20th August 2021. The tender period started on 1st September 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2022, centred in Inverness, Scotland. The winning bid was valued at £9,330 and awarded to Why Research.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in research and analysis, particularly those experienced in public consultations and policy development. Companies that possess expertise in the areas outlined by the consultation, such as children's welfare and legal regulations, would be ideally positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance visibility and open doors for further collaborations with the Scottish Government and other public sector entities.

## Notice

During the passage of the 2020 Act through the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Government committed to a full and public consultation on the establishment of the registers of child welfare reporters, curators ad litem appointed in cases under section 11 of the 1995 Act and solicitors who can be appointed when an individual has been prohibited from personally conducting a case. The last register covers both cases under section 11 of the 1995 Act and Children's Hearings court proceedings. The Scottish Government also committed to a full and public consultation on the regulation of child contact centres.The Scottish Government launched two consultations on 22 March 2021. These closed on 12 July 2021. The first consultation covers the three registers. The second consultation covers regulation of child contact centres.The Scottish Government is looking to contract out the analysis of consultation responses for both consultations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425808 |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,330 |
| 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 | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; INVERCLYDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde East Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; INNOVATION DIGITAL LTD T/A THREE PART STORY; IPSOS MORI; PYE TAIT CONSULTING; VENESKY BROWN; WHY RESEARCH; WI & A GILBERT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2021 at 11:20 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425808

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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