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title: "Evaluation of National School Library Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000725502"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-09"
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# Evaluation of National School Library Strategy

Buyer: SCOTTISH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000725502

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## Summary

The Scottish Library and Information Council, based in Glasgow, UKM82, has completed the procurement process for the "Evaluation of National School Library Strategy" in the services category. The tender, initiated on 9th May 2023, was awarded to Alexandria Research on 25th April 2023. The tender aimed to evaluate the implementation of key recommendations focusing on various aspects such as Curriculum, Digital Literacy, Health, and Wellbeing set by the Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools initiative.

This procurement process provides growth opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, with expertise in research and evaluation services related to education and libraries. Businesses familiar with national school strategies and government policy directives would be well-suited to compete. The tender, published by the Scottish Library and Information Council, was open under an 'Open procedure' procurement method, allowing diverse businesses to participate and contribute to enhancing school library environments in the UK.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender is asking suppliers to undertake an evaluation of the implementation of the key recommendations from Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools. Key recommendations include: Curriculum, Learner Journey and developing the Young Workforce Information, Digital Literacy and Digital Creativity Literacy, Numeracy and Family Learning Health and Wellbeing Leadership, Standards and Working Models

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In responding to this tender, please include: Understanding of the objectives of the Invitation to Tender Overall design and proposed methodology Outputs Provisional Timetable Personnel and responsibilities CVs of staff involved Any subcontracted work Details of lead contact Costs - breakdown Referees x2 GDPR compliance In your tender response, clearly indicate the names, addresses and references/competencies of any sub-contractors you intend to use to provide the service and the scope of work you will employ them for.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478018 |
| 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 | 9 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,200 |
| Lots value | £29,200 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 2LB |
| 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDRIA RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478018
- 13 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473526

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473526
  Evaluation of National School Library Strategy - This Invitation to Tender is asking suppliers to undertake an evaluation of the implementation of the key recommendations from Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools. Key recommendations include: Curriculum, Learner Journey and developing the Young Workforce Information, Digital Literacy and Digital Creativity Literacy, Numeracy and Family Learning Health and Wellbeing Leadership, Standards and Working Models
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478018
  Evaluation of National School Library Strategy - This Invitation to Tender is asking suppliers to undertake an evaluation of the implementation of the key recommendations from Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools. Key recommendations include: Curriculum, Learner Journey and developing the Young Workforce Information, Digital Literacy and Digital Creativity Literacy, Numeracy and Family Learning Health and Wellbeing Leadership, Standards and Working Models

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishlibraries.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000725502
- https://scottishlibraries.org/about-us/vacancies/

## Provenance

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