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title: "Research: Gaelic Early Years (0-3) Provision"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000726260"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG"
published: "2023-03-20"
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# Research: Gaelic Early Years (0-3) Provision

Buyer: BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000726260

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process led by Bòrd na Gàidhlig involves an active tender titled "Research: Gaelic Early Years (0-3) Provision" within the services category. The tender is at the award stage, with a tender period ending on April 13, 2023, and an award period starting at 14:00 on the same day. The buying organization is based in Inverness, UK, and the tender, valued at £12,500, seeks a report on Gaelic Early Years Provision across Scotland.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in Gaelic language development to contribute to strengthening and developing Early Years provision (0-3) in Scotland. Suitable businesses should demonstrate knowledge of Gaelic language development, research capabilities, and the ability to provide recommendations for consistent provision. The procurement method is open, and submissions are accepted electronically through specified channels until April 13, 2023.

## Notice

Bord na Gaidhlig is seeking an experienced contractor to produce a report on Gaelic Early Years Provision (0-3) across Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The output Bord na Gaidhlig seeks is: An overview & comparison between current delivery models supported by BnG & an assessment of their impact, taking into account: 1. The Comann nam Parant pilot 2. CALA & Highland Council 0-3 project 3. Other Local Authority projects / posts supported by BnG 4. Areas where there are no officers / projects in place locally supporting this sector. 5. Impact of Covid-19 6. Support available to parents accessing / looking to access Gaelic Early Years Provision Evaluation of the pilot project run by Comann nam Parant from 2021 - current. Examples of successful 0-3 models from countries with minority language provision. Recommendations that would enable Gaelic Early Years (0-3) provision to strengthen & develop resulting in consistent provision across Scotland. Details of resources required to take forward these recommendations, levels of funding, training, staffing, structure of support etc.

Renewal: Extenuating circumstances only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474142 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| Lots value | £12,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474142

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474142&idx=1
  4th April 2023 - Gaelic Early Years Provision 0-3 Spec
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474142&idx=2
  4th April 2023 - Gaelic Early Years Provision 0-3 Spec
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474142
  Research: Gaelic Early Years (0-3) Provision - Bord na Gaidhlig is seeking an experienced contractor to produce a report on Gaelic Early Years Provision (0-3) across Scotland.

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