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title: "Evaluation of School Swimming in Scotland - Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000719832"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH SPORTS COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-27"
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# Evaluation of School Swimming in Scotland - Phase 1

Buyer: SCOTTISH SPORTS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000719832

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## Summary

The Scottish Sports Council has completed the procurement process for the "Evaluation of School Swimming in Scotland – Phase 1" project. The organisation aimed to appoint a contractor to evaluate the School Swimming pilot projects, aligning with Scottish Swimming's vision of promoting universal access to swimming education. The procurement took place in Glasgow, UK, under the services category, using an open procedure. The main objective was to improve swimming education for children of all ages and abilities, focusing on safety and health.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those involved in education, sports, or recreational activities, to engage in meaningful projects aimed at enhancing swimming skills among school children. Companies with expertise in conducting evaluations, educational programmes, and sports initiatives would be well-suited to compete in this tender process led by the Scottish Sports Council. The procurement stage involved a thorough evaluation of bids, with the contract awarded to the supplier EKOS, signifying successful business growth opportunities in the sector.

## Notice

sportscotland was seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contactor to evaluate the School Swimming pilot projects. The project reflects Scottish Swimming's vision - Everyone Can Swim. Providing better access and prospects to learn to swim for all is a strategic priority for Scottish Swimming where every child should be given the opportunity to become a confident, safer and competent swimmer. School swimming in curriculum time remains an essential focus to increase the number of children of all ages and abilities learning to swim as a life skill for safety, health, and enjoyment. Scottish Swimming - School Swimming in Scotland - Phase 1 will aid, and progress further work.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

sportscotland was seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contactor to evaluate the School Swimming pilot projects. The project reflects Scottish Swimming's vision - Everyone Can Swim. Providing better access and prospects to learn to swim for all is a strategic priority for Scottish Swimming where every child should be given the opportunity to become a confident, safer and competent swimmer. School swimming in curriculum time remains an essential focus to increase the number of children of all ages and abilities learning to swim as a life skill for safety, health, and enjoyment. Scottish Swimming - School Swimming in Scotland - Phase 1 will aid, and progress further work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474631 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH SPORTS COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G40 1DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474631
- 20 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469170

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469170&idx=1
  20th January 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469170&idx=2
  20th January 2023 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469170
  Evaluation of School Swimming in Scotland - Phase 1 - sportscotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contactor to evaluate the School Swimming pilot projects. The project reflects Scottish Swimming's vision - Everyone Can Swim. Providing better access and prospects to learn to swim for all is a strategic priority for Scottish Swimming where every child should be given the opportunity to become a confident, safer and competent swimmer. School swimming in curriculum time remains an essential focus to increase the number of children of all ages and abilities learning to swim as a life skill for safety, health, and enjoyment. Scottish Swimming - School Swimming in Scotland - Phase 1 will aid, and progress further work.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474631
  Evaluation of School Swimming in Scotland - Phase 1 - sportscotland was seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contactor to evaluate the School Swimming pilot projects. The project reflects Scottish Swimming's vision - Everyone Can Swim. Providing better access and prospects to learn to swim for all is a strategic priority for Scottish Swimming where every child should be given the opportunity to become a confident, safer and competent swimmer. School swimming in curriculum time remains an essential focus to increase the number of children of all ages and abilities learning to swim as a life skill for safety, health, and enjoyment. Scottish Swimming - School Swimming in Scotland - Phase 1 will aid, and progress further work.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sportscotland.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719832

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