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title: "Data Collection for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and the Scottish School Milk Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000738348"
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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000738348

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, has awarded a contract for 'Data Collection for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and the Scottish School Milk Scheme' to The Diffley Partnership. The procurement involves research to collect data on the costs and uptake of milk and snacks in various settings. The total contract value is £73,750, and it was signed on 5th October 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure in the services category.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research, milk supply, and snack provision sectors to compete. Businesses that excel in data collection and analysis related to food provision for children, including small and medium-sized enterprises, should consider participating. The tender aims to gather valuable insights for budgeting processes and determining appropriate rates for service providers in education settings.

## 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, milk suppliers, suppliers of non-dairy alternatives and snack suppliers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government Directorate for Children and Families 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.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further one 3-month period at the sole discretion of the Scottish Government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490074 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,750 |

## 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 | THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP |

## 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

- 10 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490074
- 11 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483409

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483409
  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, milk suppliers, suppliers of non-dairy alternatives and snack suppliers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490074
  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, milk suppliers, suppliers of non-dairy alternatives and snack suppliers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/
- 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-r6ebe6-0000738348
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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