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title: "Analytical Support for Democracy Matters - Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000737963"
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# Analytical Support for Democracy Matters - Phase 2

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000737963

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has issued a tender titled "Analytical Support for Democracy Matters - Phase 2". This procurement opportunity falls under the services sector and involves providing analytical support for a community engagement process related to enhancing sub-local authority level democracy as part of the Local Governance Review. The tender is currently active, with a total contract value of £30,000. The deadline for submission is on August 4, 2023, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The tender will be based in Glasgow, UK, and businesses interested in this opportunity should prepare for an extensive community engagement process starting in August 2023.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses adept at providing analytical support and engaging with communities to contribute to enhancing democracy at sub-local levels. The contract period is expected to last a minimum of 12 months, with a potential extension option available. Businesses proficient in research and general public services are well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can support Scotland's aim to empower its diverse communities and strengthen local governance structures, thus contributing to the advancement of democracy at the grassroots level.

## Notice

The Scottish Government jointly launched the Local Governance Review with COSLA in December 2017. The purpose of the Review is to ensure Scotland's diverse communities and different places have greater control and influence over the decisions that affect them most. The Review does this by considering how powers, responsibilities and resources are shared across national and local spheres of government, and with communities. This commission is for analytical support for a new phase of the Review's community engagement process Democracy Matters. This engagement is planned to launch in August 2023 and last a minimum of 12 months. Through conversations and engagement with communities throughout Scotland, Democracy Matters Two will explore the detail of what form a new sphere of sub local authority level democracy could take.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government jointly launched the Local Governance Review with COSLA in December 2017. The purpose of the Review is to ensure Scotland's diverse communities and different places have greater control and influence over the decisions that affect them most. The Review does this by considering how powers, responsibilities and resources are shared across national and local spheres of government, and with communities. This commission is for analytical support for a new phase of the Review's community engagement process Democracy Matters. This engagement is planned to launch in August 2023 and last a minimum of 12 months. Through conversations and engagement with communities throughout Scotland, Democracy Matters Two will explore the detail of what form a new sphere of sub local authority level democracy could take.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract if necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483106 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483106

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL483106&idx=1
  6th July 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483106
  Analytical Support for Democracy Matters - Phase 2 - The Scottish Government jointly launched the Local Governance Review with COSLA in December 2017. The purpose of the Review is to ensure Scotland's diverse communities and different places have greater control and influence over the decisions that affect them most. The Review does this by considering how powers, responsibilities and resources are shared across national and local spheres of government, and with communities. This commission is for analytical support for a new phase of the Review's community engagement process Democracy Matters. This engagement is planned to launch in August 2023 and last a minimum of 12 months. Through conversations and engagement with communities throughout Scotland, Democracy Matters Two will explore the detail of what form a new sphere of sub local authority level democracy could take.

## Notice URLs

- http://
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- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000737963
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=737963
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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