--- title: "Exploring the pay and career progression experiences of the over 50 female workforce in Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000670612" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670612" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000670612.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000670612.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-01-25" --- # Exploring the pay and career progression experiences of the over 50 female workforce in Scotland Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000670612 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670612) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000670612.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking to commission a qualitative investigation titled "Exploring the pay and career progression experiences of the over 50 female workforce in Scotland". This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having received bids for this open procedure that focuses on services within the social research and environmental protection sectors. The last date for submitting bids was on 4th November 2021, after which the contract has been awarded, with a value of £29,970. The work aims to gather insights through interviews with women over 50 and their employers, contributing to evidence for the Fair Work Convention. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social research, especially those experienced in conducting qualitative interviews. Companies with expertise in understanding workforce dynamics, gender studies, or advocating for fair work practices would be particularly well-suited to participate. Additionally, firms that have successfully engaged with older demographics or are familiar with the Scottish employment landscape could leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and expand their influence within the public sector. ## Notice The Fair Work Convention - an independent body with a remit to advise Scottish Ministers and advocate and promote fair work - wishes to commission a qualitative investigation into the pay and career progression experiences of women over 50 in Scotland. The commission calls for a series of qualitative interviews with women aged over 50 and with employers. The aim of the work is to provide the Fair Work Convention with a base of evidence built from the experiences of these interviewees. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Fair Work Convention - an independent body with a remit to advise Scottish Ministers and advocate and promote fair work - wishes to commission a qualitative investigation into the pay and career progression experiences of women over 50 in Scotland. The commission calls for a series of qualitative interviews with women aged over 50 and with employers. The aim of the work is to provide the Fair Work Convention with a base of evidence built from the experiences of these interviewees. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438574 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £29,970 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NIESR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438574 - 14 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430547 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430547&idx=3 15th October 2021 - Indicative Budget Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430547&idx=1 14th October 2021 - Ts & Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430547&idx=2 14th October 2021 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430547 Exploring the pay and career progression experiences of the over 50 female workforce in Scotland - The Fair Work Convention - an independent body with a remit to advise Scottish Ministers and advocate and promote fair work - wishes to commission a qualitative investigation into the pay and career progression experiences of women over 50 in Scotland. The commission calls for a series of qualitative interviews with women aged over 50 and with employers. The aim of the work is to provide the Fair Work Convention with a base of evidence built from the experiences of these interviewees. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438574 Exploring the pay and career progression experiences of the over 50 female workforce in Scotland - The Fair Work Convention - an independent body with a remit to advise Scottish Ministers and advocate and promote fair work - wishes to commission a qualitative investigation into the pay and career progression experiences of women over 50 in Scotland. The commission calls for a series of qualitative interviews with women aged over 50 and with employers. The aim of the work is to provide the Fair Work Convention with a base of evidence built from the experiences of these interviewees. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670612 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000670612. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000670612.json.