Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
Telephone
+44 7917497741
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of a Student Income and Expenditure Survey (SIES) 2023/24
Reference number
567857
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Government Ministers are committed to delivering a Student Income and Expenditure Survey (SIES) for Scotland with an external service provider
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £160,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Government Ministers are committed to delivering a Student Income and Expenditure Survey (SIES) for Scotland with an external service provider
The Purpose of this procurement is to fill this evidence gap in the short to medium term and deliver the PfG commitment made in 2020/21 by commissioning a high-level SIES for Further Education and Higher Education Students in Scotland for academic year 2023/24.
The main aims of the Scottish SIES are to provide:
A high level picture of, and evidence on, student income, expenditure and debt for FE and HE students in Scotland in AY 2023/24 - the last SIES for Scotland were in 2004/05 and 2007/08.
An insight into student’s experiences of finance and financial support, and their experiences of current financial support policies available to them.
Evidence on the financial experiences of particular student populations when studying for an FE or HE course in Scotland to inform the delivery and development of policy.
Evidence on the impact of finance on student’s experiences of FE and HE in Scotland.
Cyber security Please note there are minimum requirements concerning Cyber Security for this contract. Tenderers
will be required to complete an online Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) using the Cyber Security Procurement Support Tool (CSPST). A link to CSPST can be found here: https://cyberassessment.gov.scot/
The questionnaire will be aligned to a Cyber Risk Profile that has been established for the contract, based on the Contracting Authority’s assessment of cyber risk. The unique identifier for this purpose is: RAR-8N9B8AA8. Further details are set out in the procurement documents. A contract condition for this procurement requires the Tenderer to comply with the minimum security requirements. NOTE that we are asking for Cyber Essentials as a minimum standard in the SAQ or equivalent. Please include a copy of your certification. Tenderers should append a copy of the outcome of their SAQ to their tender submission.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Understanding of the Requirement / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Research Design and Methodology / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Analysis and Outputs / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Ethical Sensitivities / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Staff Skills and Task Allocation / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Project Management and Risk Assessment / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Cyber Information Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £160,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2023
End date
30 April 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Following the end of the initial 15 month term, the Contract may be extended by a period of up to 6 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Statement 4A Professional or Trade Registers enrolment
Bidders must demonstrate their enrolment/membership in: Social research Association and or Market Research Society either 1 will suffice
Statement 4A Service Contracts
Bidders must demonstrate examples of relevant experience in last 3 years
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Statement for 4B Economic and Financial Standing
Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of no less than 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 provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Bidders must have in place the minimum insurance level:
Employers Liability Insurance in accordance with any legal obligation at the time being in force
Professional Indemnity Insurance 2,000,000 GBP
Public Liability Insurance Liability Insurance 5,000,000 GBP
Such insurances must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and for a minimum of 5 years following the expiry or termination of
the Contract as appropriate
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Statement for 4C Technical and Professional ability for Service Contracts
Bidders must demonstrate examples of relevant experience in last 3 years.
Statement for 4C Technicians and Technical Bodies - Quality assurance and Processes
Bidders must provide details of lead contact for quality assurance
Statement for 4C Environmental Management
Bidders must observe - No Travel, electronic copies and hybrid working.
Statement for 4D Quality Assurance Schemes
Bidders must demonstrate their designated Quality Assurance and Lead Contact.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision
Tenderers must demonstrate their membership of either Social research Association and or Market Research Society
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
8 November 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 November 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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.
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.
Tenderers who do not pass these questions will not be subject to Commercial Analysis. As a result the tender will not be considered further.
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 22243. 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 22243. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
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:
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:
Graduate, Apprenticeships work placements and/or Trainee placements
Supplier engagement with schools, colleges and/or universities
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.
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:706051)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
27 Chalmers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom