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title: "Mixed methods research to explore public understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674941"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-01-28"
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# Mixed methods research to explore public understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674941

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking a contractor for a mixed methods research project aimed at exploring public understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland. This project, initiated by the Connected Communities Division, is set to take place from 31 January to 19 August 2022. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with tenders awarded through a comprehensive evaluation process. A key award of £39,800 was granted to The Diffley Partnership, and the tender process was successfully completed on 25 January 2022.

This research contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and community engagement. Companies that have expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies would be particularly well-positioned to participate in similar projects. The focus on extremism also suggests that organisations involved in social services, public safety, or community outreach may find this area of procurement relevant to their capabilities, allowing them to leverage this knowledge for further business development.

## Notice

Scottish Government is commissioning mixed methods research to explore public understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland. The research is being commissioned by the Connected Communities Division and is expected to take place between 31 January and 19 August 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government is commissioning mixed methods research to explore public understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland. The research is being commissioned by the Connected Communities Division and is expected to take place between 31 January and 19 August 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438958 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438958
- 1 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434452

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434452&idx=1
  1st December 2021 - Invitation to Tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434452
  Mixed methods research to explore public understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland - Scottish Government is commissioning mixed methods research to explore public understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland. The research is being commissioned by the Connected Communities Division and is expected to take place between 31 January and 19 August 2022.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438958
  Mixed methods research to explore public understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland - Scottish Government is commissioning mixed methods research to explore public understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland. The research is being commissioned by the Connected Communities Division and is expected to take place between 31 January and 19 August 2022.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674941

## Provenance

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