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title: "Provision of Research to inform the development of a Peace Institute in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000680527"
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# Provision of Research to inform the development of a Peace Institute in Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000680527

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Research to inform the development of a Peace Institute in Scotland." This tender is classified under the service industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value amounting to £24,850. The initial public contract notice was issued on 23rd March 2022, and the research submission was due by 7th February 2022. The open procedure method was employed for this procurement, allowing wider participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in social and political research, particularly those focused on peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Businesses that are adept at conducting literature reviews, risk assessments, and have a strong understanding of Scotland's contextual peace initiatives would be well-positioned to compete in this contract. Such engagements not only contribute to the research landscape but also enhance the reputation and market presence of participating firms in public sector procurements.

## Notice

This brief sets out the terms of reference for the research project "Research to inform the development of a Peace Institute in Scotland". The aim of this research project is for a subject matter expert (SME) to provide the Scottish Government with a literature review summarising State and non-State actors' engagement in the area of peace building and assessing the impact of current activities of above actors. The project also aims to provide the Scottish Government with a risk assessment and risk management approach towards Scotland's engagement in peace building and a summary of Scotland's current offer on peace, including by academic institutions, Police Scotland, Beyond Borders Fellowships and other non-state actors, Quakers, Scottish Arbitration Service and others. Lastly, the project aims to provide the Scottish Government with an evidence-based options proposal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The research team is expected to produce a report (maximum 60 pages) to include recommendations and submit it to the Scottish Government. The report should the following information and analysis; (i) A summary of the current activities of existing current State and non-State actors already engaged in peace building over last twenty years globally; (ii) Brief literature review covering impact of above actors (iii) A risk assessment and risk management approach towards Scotland's engagement in peace building, and (iv) A summary of Scotland's current offer on peace (e.g. Academic institutions, Police Scotland, Beyond Borders Fellowships, other non-state actors, Quakers, Scottish Arbitration Service, and others); (v) An options proposal on what a Scottish minimal, medium and maximum offer could be on Scottish Government engagement on peace and the peace institute in particular. This should include capacity and capability building suggestions for the Scottish Government to adopt in order to successfully administer work on peace-building within the civil service, and the wider peace institute. Proposals should also include discussion on implementation options for delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444176 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,850 |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | A CARL; AN DUCHAN; CONSENSUS CONSULTING GROUP; MONALISA ADHIKARI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444176
- 21 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438414

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438414&idx=1
  21st January 2022 - This ITT includes the quality criteria and specification that need to be addressed in the proposal.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438414
  Provision of Research to inform the development of a Peace Institute in Scotland - This brief sets out the terms of reference for the research project "Research to inform the development of a Peace Institute in Scotland". The aim of this research project is for a subject matter expert (SME) to provide the Scottish Government with a literature review summarising State and non-State actors' engagement in the area of peace building and assessing the impact of current activities of above actors. The project also aims to provide the Scottish Government with a risk assessment and risk management approach towards Scotland's engagement in peace building and a summary of Scotland's current offer on peace, including by academic institutions, Police Scotland, Beyond Borders Fellowships and other non-state actors, Quakers, Scottish Arbitration Service and others. Lastly, the project aims to provide the Scottish Government with an evidence-based options proposal.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444176
  Provision of Research to inform the development of a Peace Institute in Scotland - This brief sets out the terms of reference for the research project "Research to inform the development of a Peace Institute in Scotland". The aim of this research project is for a subject matter expert (SME) to provide the Scottish Government with a literature review summarising State and non-State actors' engagement in the area of peace building and assessing the impact of current activities of above actors. The project also aims to provide the Scottish Government with a risk assessment and risk management approach towards Scotland's engagement in peace building and a summary of Scotland's current offer on peace, including by academic institutions, Police Scotland, Beyond Borders Fellowships and other non-state actors, Quakers, Scottish Arbitration Service and others. Lastly, the project aims to provide the Scottish Government with an evidence-based options proposal.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680527
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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