--- title: "Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720774" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720774" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720774.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720774.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2023-03-07" --- # Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027) Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720774 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720774) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720774.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is planning to procure a Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027) in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with a deadline for interested parties to contribute to the strategy set for 28th March 2023. This procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services and is being facilitated through a tender initiation. This tender offers opportunities for external service providers in the services sector to engage with the Scottish Government's Social Research and Analysis requirements. Businesses interested in research, analysis, and consultancy services within the public sector could find this tender suitable for bidding. Additionally, SMEs and 3rd sector organisations looking to work with the public sector may benefit from exploring related programs like the Supplier Development Programme offered by the Scottish Government. ## Notice The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a framework with external service providers for the provision of a Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027). Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for the Social Research and Analysis requirements. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/ij5ruhmbqn The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 28 March 2023. ### Lot Information Consultation Analysis Understanding policy background of consultation, receiving, securely storing and classifying consultation responses. Analysis of responses to consultation questions, setting out key issues and nature and level of support for consultation proposals in full report. Social Research Primary research (collecting data from people): quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods data collection/fieldwork online; by telephone; face to face. Representative surveys and focus groups. Questions in Omnibus surveys if offered by suppliers. In depth, observational interviews. Public engagement and public panels. Case studies, co-creation, ethnography, narrative analysis, focus groups, lived experience research, deliberative methods. Secondary research (analysis of pre-existing data) qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods data analysis and literature reviews, evidence reviews, systematic reviews, rapid evidence reviews. Data linkage. Evaluations Process evaluations. Small-scale evaluations (project value limit 65,000 GBP) including evaluability and impact assessments, logic modelling and theory of change. Economic evaluations. Statutory monitoring work, performance monitoring and reviews of legislative requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472982 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 7 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Apr 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 79311300 - Survey analysis services - 79315000 - Social research services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472982 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR472982&idx=2 15th February 2024 - Update on envisaged timescales for issue of the tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR472982&idx=1 15th June 2023 - Analysis of responses to Request For Information (RFI) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472982 Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027) - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a framework with external service providers for the provision of a Social Research and Analysis Framework (2023-2027). Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for the Social Research and Analysis requirements. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/ij5ruhmbqn The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 28 March 2023. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=720774 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720774 - https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/ij5ruhmbqn - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_MainPage.aspx - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000720774. 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