Official UK procurement notice
Abortion Clinic Vigils or Protests - Research
Authority: Scottish Government (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a study to enhance its understanding of the prevalence and impact of vigils/protests that take place outside of abortion clinics within Scotland. The research will aim to produce new data from a variety of respondents in order to develop a detailed picture of current practices and experiences of vigils/protests outside abortion clinics in different localities across Scotland. This will be used to inform Scottish Government policy on vigils and protests outside abortion clinics.
CPV: Social research services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1A combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods will be required to…RenewalPublished value£65,000
A combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods will be required to meet the aims and objectives of this research. When placing a bid, suppliers should state as clearly as possible the full research design and methodology they propose to use. This should include the modes of data capture, and research participant recruitment, as well as methods for data analysis and synthesis.
Possible suitable methods include:
- Collection, collation and analysis of relevant NHS Board data relating to observations of protests.
- Qualitative interviews and/or surveys of patients and protestors to understand the perspectives of each.
Based on the research aims and objectives set out above and the available budget, proposals should set out how they will address and build on the following requirements:
- Build a holistic picture of the prevalence and scale of abortion vigils/protests in Scotland and their impact on women’s experience of accessing abortion services in Scotland.
- Recruit research participants from relevant groups involved in/impacted by abortion vigils/protests, especially women who have accessed abortion services while protests/vigils are ongoing outside the clinics, and protestors participating in vigils/protests.
- Outline any proposed use of incentives or payments to research participants.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (8)
- Understanding the requirement: 10
- Research design and methodology: 30
- Staff, skills and task allocation: 20
- Project management and risk assessment: 15
- Ethical sensitivities and ethical scrutiny: 10
- Data Security: 10
- Fair work: 5
- price: 20
Published award criteria (8)
- Understanding the requirement: 10
- Research design and methodology: 30
- Staff, skills and task allocation: 20
- Project management and risk assessment: 15
- Ethical sensitivities and ethical scrutiny: 10
- Data Security: 10
- Fair work: 5
- Price: 20
- Economic & financial standing
Bidders will be required to state the value for their Current Ratio for the previous financial year.
Bidders will be required to confirm they have the required levels of insurance cover specified below.
Minimum: Minimum level(s) of standards required: Current ratio: Bidders must have a minimum current ratio of 1.0. Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: net current assets divided by net current liabilities. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provi…
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 20 of 120 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 20 Apr 2022, 12:40 BST
- Last source update
- 20 Apr 2022, 12:40 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 25 May 2022 – …
- Authority reference
585320- FTS notice number
2022/S 000-010286- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: Question Scoring Methodology for Award Criteria outlined in Invitation to Tender. 0 Unacceptable Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 Poor Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 Acceptable Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 Good Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 Excellent Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. Additional criteria for Cyber and Data Security Question. Tenderers are also asked to confirm that they will pay staff that are involved in the delivery of services under the contract, at least the real Living Wage. Bidders must complete the SPD (Scotland) to demonstrate adherence to the Exclusion and Selection Criteria for this procurement. If there are named subcontractors/technicians upon which the bidder will rely to meet the selection criteria, these named parties must complete and reattach the SPD Supplier Response Form attached to SPD. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21141 and the ITT code is 44053. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21141. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The tenderer must provide a Community Benefits proposal that is relevant to the subject matter of this contract and supports the Scottish Ministers’ commitment to contributing to the social, economic & environmental well-being of the people of Scotland, as described in the specification. - targeted employment support, recruitment and work-related training for priority groups within the community (for example long-term unemployed and young people) as part of your proposed workforce for this project; - support for existing Charity and Third Sector Organisations that deliver benefits to the communities - Use of SMEs or supported businesses as part of your supply chain - up-skilling the existing workforce; - equality and diversity initiatives; - educational support initiatives. (SC Ref:690672)
How it was run
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- Submission deadline
- 25 May 2022, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 25 May 2022, 12:00 BST
Timeline
20 Apr 2022 → 1 Aug 2022 · 5 dates- Notice published20 Apr 2022, 12:40 BST
- Submission deadline25 May 2022, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened25 May 2022, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts1 Aug 2022, 00:00 BST
- Bids must remain valid until1 Aug 2022, 23:59 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.