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Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research

CONSUMER SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Sep 2024 at 09:45

Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Consumer Scotland, pertains to commissioning research services on "Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances." This contract falls under the social research services industry and the procurement stage is currently at the award stage. The primary location for delivery is Scotland (Region: UKM) and the process followed an open procedure. Notably, the contract, valued at £400,000, began in August 2024, with an initial one-year duration and the possibility of extension until August 2027. The contract was awarded to Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable consumer groups. Companies adept at providing thorough and reliable research, as well as facilitating consumer engagement activities, stand to benefit greatly. SMEs and firms focused on social services are well-suited to compete, offering innovative solutions to meet Consumer Scotland's requirements. The contract’s potential extensions also provide prolonged engagement, amplifying opportunities for consistent business development.

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Notice Title

Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research

Notice Description

Consumer Scotland wishes to commission a single supplier to deliver two to four social research projects per year relating to the experiences of consumers living in vulnerable circumstances in Scotland. The contract may also be used to provide support with Consumer Scotland's other engagement activities with consumers in vulnerable circumstances such as organising and facilitating lived experience input to a specific activity such as a workshop.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consumer Scotland wishes to commission a single supplier Service Provider to deliver two to four social research projects per year relating to the experiences of consumers living in vulnerable circumstances in Scotland. The contract may also be used to provide support with Consumer Scotland's other engagement activities with consumers in vulnerable circumstances such as organising and facilitating lived experience input to a specific activity such as a workshop. The contract is expected to commence at the beginning of August 2024 for a period of twelve (12) months. An option to extend the period of the contract until August 2027 has been included under clause 4.2 of the Terms and Conditions.

Renewal: The contract is expected to commence at the beginning of August 2024 for a period of twelve (12) months. An option to extend the period of the contract until August 2027 has been included under clause 4.2 of the Terms and Conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046e31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029342-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSUMER SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Caroline Little
Contact Email
caroline.little@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7776346937

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

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