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title: "Data Collection for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and the Scottish School Milk Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000726908"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-03-24"
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# Data Collection for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and the Scottish School Milk Scheme

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000726908

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting as the buyer and a central purchasing body, is planning a tender titled "Data Collection for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and the Scottish School Milk Scheme." This procurement falls under the "General public services" industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The Scottish Government aims to commission a research project to collect data on the costs and uptake of milk, snacks, and non-dairy alternatives for the related schemes. The planned procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a future notice date of April 10, 2023, and a total contract value of £75,000 GBP.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in research and data collection services to compete for a contract with the Scottish Government. Companies specialising in education, food services, and data analysis would be well-suited to bid for this procurement. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to future budgeting processes related to the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and the Scottish School Milk Scheme, potentially influencing rates paid to providers within these schemes based on the data collected.

## Notice

Scottish Government Education Analytical Services, with the Directorate for Children and Families, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a research project to collect data on the provision of milk and snacks as part of the Scottish Milk and Health Snack Scheme (SMHSS) and the Scottish School Milk Scheme'. The aim of the work is to collect data on the costs of the provision of milk, snacks and non-dairy alternatives as well as uptake, from day care of children settings, childminders, local authorities, schools and milk suppliers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government Education Analytical Services wish to commission research to collect data on the costs of provision, uptake, reach and delivery of the SMHSS and the Scottish School Milk Scheme'. This data will contribute to future budgeting processes and may be used to determine appropriate rates to be paid to settings or local authorities providing milk and/or snacks as part of each scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474513 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474513

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474513
  Data Collection for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and the Scottish School Milk Scheme - Scottish Government Education Analytical Services, with the Directorate for Children and Families, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a research project to collect data on the provision of milk and snacks as part of the Scottish Milk and Health Snack Scheme (SMHSS) and the Scottish School Milk Scheme'. The aim of the work is to collect data on the costs of the provision of milk, snacks and non-dairy alternatives as well as uptake, from day care of children settings, childminders, local authorities, schools and milk suppliers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726908
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=726908

## Provenance

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