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title: "Exploring the Experiences of Fair Work in the Hospitality Sector"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000681812"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-03-18"
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# Exploring the Experiences of Fair Work in the Hospitality Sector

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681812

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a public procurement process titled "Exploring the Experiences of Fair Work in the Hospitality Sector". This project is classified under the services category and falls within the general public services industry. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender submission period is expected to conclude on 24 February 2022. The primary location for this procurement is the UK, specifically Edinburgh, where the government offices are located.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in qualitative research, consultancy services, and those specialising in hospitality studies. Companies with experience in conducting focus groups and interviews would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Insight into fair work practices will be crucial for businesses aiming to align with upcoming inquiries in this sector, creating a pathway for insightful contributions and partnerships.

## Notice

The Fair Work Convention (FWC) - an independent body with a remit to advise Scottish Ministers and advocate and promote fair work - wishes to commission a qualitative investigation into the experiences of workers in the Hospitality Sector. Insights gained through this project will be core input to the FWC's upcoming inquiry into fair work in the Hospitality Sector, which is due to commence in early-Summer 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Fair Work Convention (FWC) - an independent body with a remit to advise Scottish Ministers and advocate and promote fair work - wishes to commission a qualitative investigation into the experiences of workers in the Hospitality Sector. Insights gained through this project will be core input to the FWC's upcoming inquiry into fair work in the Hospitality Sector, which is due to commence in early-Summer 2022. It is anticipated that a series of online focus groups and/or interviews will be utilised to meet the project's aims and objectives. The successful contractor is asked to present evidence from these focus groups/interviews regarding the experiences of fair work across a number of different demographics of hospitality worker, while also demonstrating some of the complexity and divergence of workers' experiences of fair work in the Sector.

Renewal: A 1 month extension may be made available if required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443903 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,975 |

## 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 8LU |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIESR |

## 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
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443903
- 4 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439713

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB439713&idx=1
  4th February 2022 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439713
  Exploring the Experiences of Fair Work in the Hospitality Sector - The Fair Work Convention (FWC) - an independent body with a remit to advise Scottish Ministers and advocate and promote fair work - wishes to commission a qualitative investigation into the experiences of workers in the Hospitality Sector. Insights gained through this project will be core input to the FWC's upcoming inquiry into fair work in the Hospitality Sector, which is due to commence in early-Summer 2022.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443903
  Exploring the Experiences of Fair Work in the Hospitality Sector - The Fair Work Convention (FWC) - an independent body with a remit to advise Scottish Ministers and advocate and promote fair work - wishes to commission a qualitative investigation into the experiences of workers in the Hospitality Sector. Insights gained through this project will be core input to the FWC's upcoming inquiry into fair work in the Hospitality Sector, which is due to commence in early-Summer 2022.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.niesr.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681812

## Provenance

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