Undertaking Research for the Scottish Government: An Evaluation of the New Research Procurement Procedures
Alexa Ispas
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Contents
Foreword
Brief Overview
Background
Key findings
Introduction
Background
Research aims
Survey Design
Sample
Breakdown of sample
Survey Findings
Brief explanatory note
Overall evaluation of the new procurement procedures
Evaluation of the advertising stage
Evaluation of the research specifications
Evaluation of the e-tendering system
Evaluation of the interview stage of procurement
Evaluation of the decision-making process on tender applications
Evaluation of the feedback on tender applications
Evaluation of the terms and conditions, and of the contract letter
Evaluation of Scottish Government project managers
General evaluation of new procurement procedures
Barriers to engagement with Scottish Government Social Research
Appendix
Detailed breakdown of sample
Level and frequency of engagement with the Scottish Government Social Research
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