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title: "Invitation to Tender - Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# Invitation to Tender - Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792127

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process titled "Invitation to Tender - Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit" under the industry category of General Public Services. The contract involves the analysis of consultation responses pertaining to the mitigation of the two-child limit in Universal Credit. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, and the contract has been awarded. Key dates of the procurement included the tender opening on 4th March 2025 and the contract period lasting from 4th April 2025 to 6th June 2025. The supplier selected for this contract is Wellside Research Ltd, based in Haddington, with the contract value amounting to £27,500.00 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research, data analysis, and consultancy services. SMEs with expertise in social policy, statistical analysis, and regulatory compliance will be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The contract demands precise methodological reporting, and the key deliverables must be submitted electronically, including an inception report, draft report, final report, and an auditable database. Businesses capable of delivering these outputs within strict timelines and adhering to electronic submission requirements can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and secure governmental projects.

## Notice

Provision of analysis of responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake analysis of responses to a public consultation on the Scottish Government consultation on Mitigation of the two-child limit in Universal Credit. The overall aim of the contract is to provide robust and timely analysis and reporting on the responses to the consultation. The contract is expected to last two months, starting on the 4th April 2025 and ending on the 6th June 2025. The key deliverables for the project will be required in electronic format only and are listed below: - An inception report - which should detail the agreed full project plan and include a minute of the inception meeting as an appendix, full project plan (methodological approach, task allocation, corresponding timescales, reporting schedules, risk management, management arrangements and contingencies etc.) and received within one week of the inception meeting. - A draft report, leading to a final report, of publishable standard which includes key findings summary report of publishable standard, as described below. - Final auditable database in Excel. This should include all the responses with catalogues of the ones that wants to be excluded, the ones included, from publishing, responses have been excluded from analysis and why, etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527729 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,500 |
| Lots value | £27,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,500 |

## 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 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WELLSIDE RESEARCH |

## 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
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527729
- 4 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525072

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525072&idx=1
  4th March 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525072
  Invitation to Tender - Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit - Provision of analysis of responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527729
  Invitation to Tender - Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit - Provision of analysis of responses to the Scottish Government Consultation on Mitigation of the Two-child Limit

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792127
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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