--- title: "RESAS/003/21 Evaluation of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000667431" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000667431" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000667431.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000667431.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-10-29" --- # RESAS/003/21 Evaluation of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021 Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000667431 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000667431) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000667431.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking bids for the contract titled "RESAS/003/21 Evaluation of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021," which falls under the services category, particularly focusing on research and evaluation. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to IFF Research Ltd on 28 October 2021 for a total value of £34,965. The evaluation aims to assess the success of the Skills Action Plan implemented in June 2019 and its outcomes, with a delivery address in Glasgow. The tender period concluded on 6 October 2021, following an open procurement method allowing electronic submissions. This contract provides a significant opportunity for research agencies and consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in public services and educational programme evaluations. Businesses specialising in social impact assessments and programme reviews will find this tender particularly relevant, especially small and medium-sized enterprises that can bring innovative evaluation methodologies to the project. The focus on rural Scotland also opens avenues for local firms familiar with the region's unique challenges and workforce needs. ## Notice The Scottish Government wishes to engage an experienced research agency to evaluate the success of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021 against its intended outcomes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In June 2019, Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Government launched a Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland (SAPRS). The plan focused on developing the skills required for jobs in rural areas both now and in the future. Whilst the plan is still currently underway until the end of 2021 a process evaluation is needed to explore: the reach of the SAPRS in terms of the sectors, groups and places that it was looking to support; the extent to which partners and stakeholders are satisfied with SAPRS activity; and any effects that the approach has had on partners, employers, sectors etc. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431585 | | 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 | 29 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | £35,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £34,965 | ## 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 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH | ## 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 - 29 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431585 - 16 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427580 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP427580&idx=1 16th September 2021 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP427580&idx=2 16th September 2021 - Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427580 RESAS/003/21 Evaluation of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021 - The Scottish Government wishes to engage an experienced research agency to evaluate the success of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021 against its intended outcomes. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431585 RESAS/003/21 Evaluation of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021 - The Scottish Government wishes to engage an experienced research agency to evaluate the success of the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland 2019-2021 against its intended outcomes. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000667431 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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