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title: "Exploring and finding solutions to inequalities of public access to coastal \"blue\" space"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000706053"
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# Exploring and finding solutions to inequalities of public access to coastal "blue" space

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000706053

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Exploring and finding solutions to inequalities of public access to coastal blue space" to Ipsos MORI. The procurement process was completed on October 12, 2022, with a contract value of £45,000. The project aims to conduct qualitative research to address gaps in understanding people's behaviour in using coastal blue spaces. The project involves conducting a literature review, identifying data sources measuring equality of access, and presenting findings with recommendations for various stakeholders.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing qualitative research services in the realm of marine access and public spaces. Companies specialised in conducting literature reviews, primary research, and data analysis can compete in this open procedure procurement. The buying organisation, the Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, seeks to address inequalities in coastal blue space access, presenting a chance for businesses to contribute to impactful social research in the public sector.

## Notice

Marine Scotland wishes to commission a project on behalf of Scottish Ministers to tackle an evidence gap on the topic of inequalities of access to coastal blue space. The project is jointly funded with Crown Estate Scotland (CES) to tackle an evidence gap of interest to both Marine Scotland and CES. The aim of the project is to conduct qualitative research to obtain a better understanding of people's behaviour in relation to their use of coastal "blue space". The project objectives are to: Conduct a literature review and deliver an interim report on findings exploring factors affecting access amongst key groups Identify potential data sources that could be used for an indicator that measures "equality of access to blue space" Conduct primary qualitative research using appropriate methods Analyse the findings from the study and present them in a report with recommendations on actions for Marine Scotland, Crown Estate Scotland, the wider Scottish Government and other public sector delivery partners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland wishes to commission a project on behalf of Scottish Ministers to tackle an evidence gap on the topic of inequalities of access to coastal blue space. The project is jointly funded with Crown Estate Scotland (CES) to tackle an evidence gap of interest to both Marine Scotland and CES. The aim of the project is to conduct qualitative research to obtain a better understanding of people's behaviour in relation to their use of coastal "blue space". The project objectives are to: Conduct a literature review and deliver an interim report on findings exploring factors affecting access amongst key groups Identify potential data sources that could be used for an indicator that measures "equality of access to blue space" Conduct primary qualitative research using appropriate methods Analyse the findings from the study and present them in a report with recommendations on actions for Marine Scotland, Crown Estate Scotland, the wider Scottish Government and other public sector delivery partners.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461626 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## 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 8EA |
| 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 | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461626
- 7 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458402

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP458402&idx=1
  7th September 2022 - CRF/2022/003 - ITT Under PS50K
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458402
  Exploring and finding solutions to inequalities of public access to coastal "blue" space - Marine Scotland wishes to commission a project on behalf of Scottish Ministers to tackle an evidence gap on the topic of inequalities of access to coastal blue space. The project is jointly funded with Crown Estate Scotland (CES) to tackle an evidence gap of interest to both Marine Scotland and CES. The aim of the project is to conduct qualitative research to obtain a better understanding of people's behaviour in relation to their use of coastal "blue space". The project objectives are to: Conduct a literature review and deliver an interim report on findings exploring factors affecting access amongst key groups Identify potential data sources that could be used for an indicator that measures "equality of access to blue space" Conduct primary qualitative research using appropriate methods Analyse the findings from the study and present them in a report with recommendations on actions for Marine Scotland, Crown Estate Scotland, the wider Scottish Government and other public sector delivery partners.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461626
  Exploring and finding solutions to inequalities of public access to coastal "blue" space - Marine Scotland wishes to commission a project on behalf of Scottish Ministers to tackle an evidence gap on the topic of inequalities of access to coastal blue space. The project is jointly funded with Crown Estate Scotland (CES) to tackle an evidence gap of interest to both Marine Scotland and CES. The aim of the project is to conduct qualitative research to obtain a better understanding of people's behaviour in relation to their use of coastal "blue space". The project objectives are to: Conduct a literature review and deliver an interim report on findings exploring factors affecting access amongst key groups Identify potential data sources that could be used for an indicator that measures "equality of access to blue space" Conduct primary qualitative research using appropriate methods Analyse the findings from the study and present them in a report with recommendations on actions for Marine Scotland, Crown Estate Scotland, the wider Scottish Government and other public sector delivery partners.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000706053
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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