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title: "PROVISION OF ARCHIVAL RESEARCH TO EXPLORE 20TH CENTURY POLICIES AFFECTING GYPSY/TRAVELLER COMMUNITIES IN SCOTLAND"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720805"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-04-21"
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# PROVISION OF ARCHIVAL RESEARCH TO EXPLORE 20TH CENTURY POLICIES AFFECTING GYPSY/TRAVELLER COMMUNITIES IN SCOTLAND

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720805

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting on behalf of Scottish Ministers, is seeking the provision of archival research to explore 20th-century policies affecting Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland. This contract involves carrying out research to understand the historical state policies, known as the "Tinker Experiment" and "Tinker Housing Experiments", to establish a timeline and estimate the extent of their implementation across Scotland. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded with a value of £30,000 GBP, signed on 12th April 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in archival research and historical analysis to contribute to this important project. Companies with expertise in conducting in-depth historical investigations, particularly focusing on public policies and their societal impacts, will be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of businesses to participate in the tender process. The submission deadline for bids was on 27th February 2023.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to improve understanding of historic state policies targeted at Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland during the 20th Century, colloquially known as the "Tinker Experiment" and "Tinker Housing Experiments". The purpose of this contract is to carry out archival research to establish a timeline of key events, decisions and roles, and to estimate the extent to which these policies were implemented, in terms of the number, scale and locations of sites across Scotland and, where records allow, the number of individuals affected.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to improve understanding of historic state policies targeted at Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland during the 20th Century, colloquially known as the "Tinker Experiment" and "Tinker Housing Experiments". The purpose of this contract is to carry out archival research to establish a timeline of key events involved in the implementation of these policies; identify available records made by Government departments, especially Scottish Office, in relation in relation to the inception and operation of the policies and the roles of collaborating institutions/stakeholders including Scottish local authorities and the Church of Scotland; and to estimate the extent to which these policies were implemented, in terms of the number, scale and locations of sites across Scotland and, where records allow, the number of individuals affected.

Renewal: We understand that the service provision is expected to commence 10 March 2023 and end not later than 2 February 2024, with no option for extension unless approved by the Scottish Government contract manager.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476891 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIRD GENERATION PROJECT, UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476891
- 31 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469999

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469999&idx=4
  21st February 2023 - As requested through the Q&A, attaching the Contractor Handbook.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469999&idx=1
  16th February 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469999&idx=3
  16th February 2023 - Invitation to Tender. Update to Schedule 7 to specify the maximum contract extension date.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469999&idx=2
  31st January 2023 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469999
  PROVISION OF ARCHIVAL RESEARCH TO EXPLORE 20TH CENTURY POLICIES AFFECTING GYPSY/TRAVELLER COMMUNITIES IN SCOTLAND - The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to improve understanding of historic state policies targeted at Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland during the 20th Century, colloquially known as the "Tinker Experiment" and "Tinker Housing Experiments". The purpose of this contract is to carry out archival research to establish a timeline of key events, decisions and roles, and to estimate the extent to which these policies were implemented, in terms of the number, scale and locations of sites across Scotland and, where records allow, the number of individuals affected.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476891
  PROVISION OF ARCHIVAL RESEARCH TO EXPLORE 20TH CENTURY POLICIES AFFECTING GYPSY/TRAVELLER COMMUNITIES IN SCOTLAND - The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research to improve understanding of historic state policies targeted at Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland during the 20th Century, colloquially known as the "Tinker Experiment" and "Tinker Housing Experiments". The purpose of this contract is to carry out archival research to establish a timeline of key events, decisions and roles, and to estimate the extent to which these policies were implemented, in terms of the number, scale and locations of sites across Scotland and, where records allow, the number of individuals affected.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720805

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