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Award of Qualitative Research on Early Learning and Childcare Decisions in Scotland

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Value£37,872.90

SupplierWellside Research Ltd

AgencyScottish Government

RegionScotland

CategoryResearch & Development

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The Scottish Government awarded a contract to Wellside Research Ltd for qualitative research on decisions influencing early learning and childcare use in Scotland, as specified in the attached Invitation to Tender document.

The contract value is £37,872.9.

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