--- title: "Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000730208" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730208" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000730208.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000730208.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2023-08-21" --- # Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6 Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000730208 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730208) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000730208.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has completed the tender process for the procurement of services for the "Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6". The tender was conducted using an open procedure method. The study aims to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning and childcare in Scotland, with a contract value of £354,197. The procurement stage is the award, with the contract signed on 26th July 2023. The tender was initiated by the Scottish Government and is relevant to the industry category of 'services', located in Glasgow, UK. This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses interested in the education and childcare sector. Companies with expertise in research, early learning programs, and social services may find this tender suitable for bidding. The tender for the "Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6" involves a substantial contract amount and offers a chance for growth through delivering services related to the evaluation of early learning programs in Scotland. ## Notice Post-expansion Phases of the Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC Phases 4-6) evaluation which aims to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Government Children and Families Analysis Unit and the Directorate for Early Learning and Childcare, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wished to commission the Post-expansion Phases of the Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC Phases 4-6) evaluation which aimed to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) in Scotland from 600 hours to 1,140 hours per year. Options: This is a 24 month contract with the expected start date of 16th August 2023. There will be the opportunity to extend this contract for a further 6 months at Scottish Ministers discretion. Renewal: Following the end of the initial contract period of 24 months the contract maybe extended by 6 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486429 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £375,000 | | Lots value | £375,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £354,197 | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SCOTCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 21 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486429 - 5 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480218 - 15 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478485 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478485 Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6 - Post-expansion Phases of the Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC Phases 4-6) evaluation which aims to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486429 Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare Phases 4-6 - Post-expansion Phases of the Scottish Study of Early Learning and Childcare (SSELC Phases 4-6) evaluation which aims to explore the impact of the expansion of funded early learning ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730208 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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