--- title: "Abortion Policy: Clinic Vigil Protest" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000684270" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684270" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684270.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684270.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-02-22" --- # Abortion Policy: Clinic Vigil Protest Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000684270 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684270) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684270.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for independent research relating to "Abortion Policy: Clinic Vigil Protest." This project aims to assess the prevalence and impact of vigils and protests outside abortion clinics across Scotland. The procurement, classified under services, is currently in the planning stage. Interested businesses should note that the deadline for submitting responses to the attached Request For Information (RFI) is set for 12 noon on 15th March 2022. The relevant work will be carried out in the Glasgow region, specifically at the Scottish Government's offices located at 4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St, Glasgow, G2 8EA. This tender represents a significant opportunity for research firms, particularly those specialising in social research, public policy analysis, or healthcare studies. Businesses with experience in evaluating public impact studies, protests, or social behaviours would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses expand their networks within the public sector and establish themselves as experts in addressing sensitive health-related social issues. Overall, this is a chance for growth through contributing valuable insights to inform Scotland's abortion policy. ## Notice The Scottish Government is seeking to commission independent research into vigils/protests that take place outside of abortion clinics within Scotland. This research will be undertaken by the Scottish Government to understand the prevalence of protests/vigils and the effects they have on staff working within clinics, women accessing abortion services and local residents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Each year in Scotland over 13,000 women and girls have an abortion (termination of pregnancy) with 99% of these happening within the first trimester of pregnancy. The vast majority of abortions are carried out by NHS boards with the pregnancy being ended either by a medical abortion that involves taking two types of medication, or a surgical abortion which involves a small operation. Vigils/protests that take place are largely unmonitored meaning that the Scottish Government does not have a clear understanding of their prevalence or the impact that they have on staff working at the clinic or women who are seeking abortion services. Over the past 12 months there has been increased attention brought to protests/vigils by groups such as Back Off Scotland who have repeatedly written to the Scottish Government asking for further measures to be put in place for women accessing clinics. In order to make a proper assessment of the impact of vigils/protest and to determine what further action, if any, may be appropriate, the Scottish Government is seeking to commission research that will examine vigils/protests. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441429 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 22 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441429 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441429&idx=1 22nd February 2022 - Abortion Policy Clinic Vigil Protest - Request For Information - For Completion - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441429 Abortion Policy: Clinic Vigil Protest - The Scottish Government is seeking to commission independent research into vigils/protests that take place outside of abortion clinics within Scotland. This research will be undertaken by the Scottish Government to understand the prevalence of protests/vigils and the effects they have on staff working within clinics, women accessing abortion services and local residents. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684270 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=684270 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684270. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684270.json.