--- title: "CR/2021/05 - Accessing school age childcare in Scotland's rural and island regions" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666692" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666692" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000666692.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000666692.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-12-15" --- # CR/2021/05 - Accessing school age childcare in Scotland's rural and island regions Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666692 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666692) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000666692.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is undertaking a procurement process titled "CR/2021/05 - Accessing school age childcare in Scotland’s rural and island regions," located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with an active contract valued at £42,908, signed on 10 December 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the main category of this procurement is services, particularly focusing on education and public service delivery. The project aims to advance research on childcare provision in rural and island areas, highlighting a commitment to improving consistent access and affordability. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in research, education, and childcare services, to engage with the Scottish Government on critical social issues. Companies that specialise in mixed methods research, consultancy, or have experience in social studies concerning educational access and community services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As the government seeks innovative solutions for school age childcare, bidders can leverage this chance to showcase their expertise and contribute to impactful community development. ## Notice The Scottish Government is seeking to commission a mixed methods research project, which aims to contribute further evidence to school age childcare (SAC) provision in Scotland's rural and island regions. The research would seek to understand how to address the challenges of providing consistent, affordable, SAC in rural and island areas. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This research should consist of an evidence review of school age childcare (SAC) providers in rural and island regions in Scotland, and beyond. The project should undertake a number of in-depth qualitative interviews with rural SAC providers including existing SAC pilots such as the Mull & Iona Community Trust pilot and the Access to Childcare Fund projects. These interviews should primarily identify any SAC providers who are currently delivering a 'wraparound' system of care. Interviews should also be undertaken with a wide range of parents and carers in these areas. The project should also include secondary data analysis of existing surveys and research. Additionally, the study should take account of the evidence base that has been developed with the ELC - Provision, Practice and Communications Unit in Scottish Government. Finally, the project should aim to provide recommendations for incorporating data collection into the existing research framework, as well as undertake a final scoping exercise of future pilot projects. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435861 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £44,400 | | Lots value | £44,400 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £42,908 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | 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 | WE ARE SNOOK | ## 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 - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435861 - 9 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426961 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426961&idx=1 9th September 2021 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426961&idx=2 9th September 2021 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426961 CR/2021/05 - Accessing school age childcare in Scotland's rural and island regions - The Scottish Government is seeking to commission a mixed methods research project, which aims to contribute further evidence to school age childcare (SAC) provision in Scotland's rural and island regions. The research would seek to understand how to address the challenges of providing consistent, affordable, SAC in rural and island areas. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435861 CR/2021/05 - Accessing school age childcare in Scotland's rural and island regions - The Scottish Government is seeking to commission a mixed methods research project, which aims to contribute further evidence to school age childcare (SAC) provision in Scotland's rural and island regions. The research would seek to understand how to address the challenges of providing consistent, affordable, SAC in rural and island areas. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666692 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666692. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000666692.json.