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title: "Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings"
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# Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000772082

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has completed the public procurement process titled "Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings." This falls under the general public services industry category and is classified under CPV codes 73110000 and 73000000. The procurement method was open, and the process involved multiple stages, with the primary goal being to commission research to collect data essential for budgeting and guiding local authorities in setting sustainable rates for Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) providers. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7 October 2024 and the contract award dated 27 November 2024. The successful supplier is The Diffley Partnership, and the contract is valued at £74,200 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms proficient in data collection, analysis, and research within the education sector. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those operating in statistical and economic research, consultancy services with a focus on public sector projects, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in conducting comprehensive cost assessments. By participating, companies can enhance their profile and establish a significant presence in public sector procurement, potentially opening doors for future contracts within the Scottish Government and other public bodies.

## Notice

The Scottish Government wishes to commission research to collect data on the costs of delivering funded ELC. This data will contribute to future budgeting processes and will be used to inform updated guidance to support local authorities to set appropriate sustainable rates to settings delivering funded ELC.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Local authorities are responsible for setting sustainable funding rates for providers in the private, third and childminding sectors who deliver funded ELC. The joint Scottish Government and COSLA Sustainable Rates Review sets out a wide ranging programme of actions to strengthen the process for setting sustainable rates. Following on from this, the Scottish Government wishes to commission a cost data collection exercise. As a minimum, the data gathered should allow for robust and reliable estimates of: The costs of delivering an hour of funded ELC to: - 2 year olds - 3-5 year olds How these costs vary across: - Type of Provider - Size of Provider - Local Authority - SIMD quintile - Urban-rural classification - Expectations on costs increasing/decreasing as compared with inflation. - The costs of delivering meals with the setting (and delivery of the free meal commitment) - An estimate of surplus/return on investment/profit - Staff salaries and pensions including costs for temporary staff and pension schemes. This should also include salaries of business owners. - Information on staff pay differentials, across different grades and roles - Pricing structures within settings - Income/Revenue sources, including estimates of the current contribution that funding to deliver funded ELC makes to overall income. The service provider will be expected to engage with a range of stakeholders including funded providers and sector representative bodies via the Sustainable Rates Review Implementation Working Group.. The Contract may be extended by up to a period of 6 months, to a date falling no later than 9 June 2026, at the sole discretion of Scottish Ministers.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a period of 6 months at the sole discretion of Scottish Ministers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519546 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519546
- 4 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513564
- 11 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509702

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509702
  Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings - The Scottish Government wishes to commission research to collect data on the costs of delivering funded ELC. This data will contribute to future budgeting processes and will be used to inform updated guidance to support local authorities to set appropriate sustainable rates to settings delivering funded ELC.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513564
  Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings - The Scottish Government wishes to commission research to collect data on the costs of delivering funded ELC. This data will contribute to future budgeting processes and will be used to inform updated guidance to support local authorities to set appropriate sustainable rates to settings delivering funded ELC.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519546
  Data Collection: Costs of Delivering Funded ELC in Private, Third Sector and Childminding Settings - The Scottish Government wishes to commission research to collect data on the costs of delivering funded ELC. This data will contribute to future budgeting processes and will be used to inform updated guidance to support local authorities to set appropriate sustainable rates to settings delivering funded ELC.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772082
- https://www.gov.scot/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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