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title: "Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Phase Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775647"
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# Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Phase Research

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775647

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the "Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Phase Research". The contract, worth £59,701, was awarded to Ipsos Scotland. This project, situated in Edinburgh, falls under the general public services and economic affairs categories, and is focused on conducting comprehensive research into the operation of the Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Partnerships. The research aims to provide the project team with detailed information to shape decision-making during the Pathfinder phase and develop a guiding Blueprint for future programme phases. The procurement process used was an open procedure and the research is expected to be finalised by March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and analysis, particularly those experienced in working with multiagency professionals and organisational standards assessments. Businesses well-suited for this contract would include large-scale research firms and consultancy groups capable of delivering qualitative research and reviewing previous findings. For companies in the general public services and economic sectors, this project offers a chance to influence policy development and implementation strategies for a nationally significant programme.

## Notice

The Scottish Government wishes to commission research into the operation of Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Partnerships to provide the SG Bairns' Hoose project team with timely, robust information to inform decision making during the Pathfinder phase and the production of a Bairns' Hoose Blueprint that will guide the next phases of the programme. The research is focussed on process and identifying learning around methods, practices and resources required for implementation. The research will follow on from analytical work carried out in the early part of the Pathfinder phase. It will involve conducting primary qualitative research with multiagency professionals and analysis of the Standards Self-Assessment and Readiness Tool, as well as reviewing previously conducted outputs to produce a final Pathfinder research report, which is required to be completed by March 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers wishes to commission research into the operation of Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Partnerships to provide the SG Bairns' Hoose project team with timely, robust information to inform decision making during the Pathfinder phase and the production of a Bairns' Hoose Blueprint that will guide the next phases of the programme. The research is focussed on process and identifying learning around methods, practices and resources required for implementation. The research will follow on from analytical work carried out in the early part of the Pathfinder phase. It will involve conducting primary qualitative research with multiagency professionals and analysis of the Standards Self-Assessment and Readiness Tool, as well as reviewing previously conducted outputs to produce a final Pathfinder research report, which is required to be completed by March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519084 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,701 |

## 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 | Glasgow |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | IPSOS SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519084
- 20 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512478

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512478&idx=1
  20th August 2024 - Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Phase Research - Invitation to Tender (including specification)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512478&idx=2
  20th August 2024 - Scottish Government Terms & Conditions 2 Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512478
  Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Phase Research - The Scottish Government wishes to commission research into the operation of Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Partnerships to provide the SG Bairns' Hoose project team with timely, robust information to inform decision making during the Pathfinder phase and the production of a Bairns' Hoose Blueprint that will guide the next phases of the programme. The research is focussed on process and identifying learning around methods, practices and resources required for implementation. The research will follow on from analytical work carried out in the early part of the Pathfinder phase. It will involve conducting primary qualitative research with multiagency professionals and analysis of the Standards Self-Assessment and Readiness Tool, as well as reviewing previously conducted outputs to produce a final Pathfinder research report, which is required to be completed by March 2026.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519084
  Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Phase Research - The Scottish Government wishes to commission research into the operation of Bairns' Hoose Pathfinder Partnerships to provide the SG Bairns' Hoose project team with timely, robust information to inform decision making during the Pathfinder phase and the production of a Bairns' Hoose Blueprint that will guide the next phases of the programme. The research is focussed on process and identifying learning around methods, practices and resources required for implementation. The research will follow on from analytical work carried out in the early part of the Pathfinder phase. It will involve conducting primary qualitative research with multiagency professionals and analysis of the Standards Self-Assessment and Readiness Tool, as well as reviewing previously conducted outputs to produce a final Pathfinder research report, which is required to be completed by March 2026.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775647
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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