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title: "Qualitative research to inform Scottish Connections (diaspora) work"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000682225"
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# Qualitative research to inform Scottish Connections (diaspora) work

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000682225

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently managing a tender titled "Qualitative research to inform Scottish Connections (diaspora) work", classified under the services industry. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 16 March 2022. The research aims to provide insights into successful diaspora engagement strategies and involves collaboration with various stakeholders. Key contact for this project is Simon Lucas, available at +44 01312446263, located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, with submissions accepted via electronic methods. The total value of the contract is £19,812.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research, particularly those with experience in diaspora and community engagement. It is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate robust methodologies for conducting stakeholder interviews and analyses of engagement strategies. Firms that have previously engaged in similar projects or that operate within the public services sector are encouraged to consider bidding, as they can leverage their expertise to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a piece of qualitative research for the ongoing Scottish Connections (diaspora) work. The aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information on key insights from internal and external stakeholders about successful diaspora engagement strategies. It will also review evidence on the current approach in Scotland in order to come to conclusions about potential future options for expansion of diaspora engagement. The term diaspora not only refers to those with heritage from a particular country, but also alumni and more broadly people who have a connection/affinity to the country. The proposed research will therefore provide insights from a number of key stakeholders in a few defined countries on successful approaches in engaging with their respective diaspora communities, as well as looking at what is already being done by the Scottish Government to connect with this community. The findings will be used to develop the Scottish Government's Scottish Connections work further.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a piece of qualitative research for the ongoing Scottish Connections (diaspora) work. The aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information on key insights from internal and external stakeholders about successful diaspora engagement strategies. It will also review evidence on the current approach in Scotland in order to come to conclusions about potential future options for expansion of diaspora engagement. The term diaspora not only refers to those with heritage from a particular country, but also alumni and more broadly people who have a connection/affinity to the country. The proposed research will therefore provide insights from a number of key stakeholders in a few defined countries on successful approaches in engaging with their respective diaspora communities, as well as looking at what is already being done by the Scottish Government to connect with this community. The findings will be used to develop the Scottish Government's Scottish Connections work further. This specification sets out what is required, provides background information on the research and suggestions on method.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444359 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 15 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,812 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444359
- 4 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439784

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB439784&idx=1
  4th February 2022 - This ITT includes the quality criteria that need to be addressed by the bid.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439784
  Qualitative research to inform Scottish Connections (diaspora) work - The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a piece of qualitative research for the ongoing Scottish Connections (diaspora) work. The aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information on key insights from internal and external stakeholders about successful diaspora engagement strategies. It will also review evidence on the current approach in Scotland in order to come to conclusions about potential future options for expansion of diaspora engagement. The term diaspora not only refers to those with heritage from a particular country, but also alumni and more broadly people who have a connection/affinity to the country. The proposed research will therefore provide insights from a number of key stakeholders in a few defined countries on successful approaches in engaging with their respective diaspora communities, as well as looking at what is already being done by the Scottish Government to connect with this community. The findings will be used to develop the Scottish Government's Scottish Connections work further.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444359
  Qualitative research to inform Scottish Connections (diaspora) work - The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a piece of qualitative research for the ongoing Scottish Connections (diaspora) work. The aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information on key insights from internal and external stakeholders about successful diaspora engagement strategies. It will also review evidence on the current approach in Scotland in order to come to conclusions about potential future options for expansion of diaspora engagement. The term diaspora not only refers to those with heritage from a particular country, but also alumni and more broadly people who have a connection/affinity to the country. The proposed research will therefore provide insights from a number of key stakeholders in a few defined countries on successful approaches in engaging with their respective diaspora communities, as well as looking at what is already being done by the Scottish Government to connect with this community. The findings will be used to develop the Scottish Government's Scottish Connections work further.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682225
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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