---
title: "Mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000681094"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-04-12"
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# Mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681094

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently completed a procurement process titled "Mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland". This initiative falls under the services category and is part of the social research industry, aimed at examining extremism within Scotland. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the research project is projected to have taken place from 11 March to 11 November 2022. The total value of the contract awarded was approximately £49,955 to the supplier, BritainThinks, with the contract officially signed on 17 March 2022 and a location within Glasgow. The procurement process was classified as complete as of the latest update.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in mixed methods research. Companies and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as those with experience in addressing social issues like extremism, would be particularly well-suited to participate in such tenders. This procurement reflects a growing demand for informed research and development within the public sector, which could lead to further projects in related fields.

## Notice

Scottish Government is commissioning mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland. The research is being commissioned by the Connected Communities Division and is expected to take place between 11 March and 11 November 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government is commissioning mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland. The research is being commissioned by the Connected Communities Division and is expected to take place between 11 March and 11 November 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445885 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | £49,999 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,955 |

## 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 | 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 | BRITAINTHINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445885
- 28 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438988

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438988&idx=1
  28th January 2022 - Invitation to Tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438988
  Mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland - Scottish Government is commissioning mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland. The research is being commissioned by the Connected Communities Division and is expected to take place between 11 March and 11 November 2022.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445885
  Mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland - Scottish Government is commissioning mixed methods research to explore practitioner understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland. The research is being commissioned by the Connected Communities Division and is expected to take place between 11 March and 11 November 2022.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681094
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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