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Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2025 at 10:17

Award Notice
Tender

21 May 2025 at 14:47

Tender Notice
Planning

10 Mar 2025 at 11:05

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has awarded a contract for the provision of consultation analysis services to support the Scottish Sentencing Council. The contract involves the Diffley Partnership as the primary supplier and Wellside Research Ltd as the reserve supplier. This procurement process, conducted under an open procedure, falls within the services category, specifically focusing on survey analysis services. The contract has been concluded with a signed agreement on 18th September 2025 and will initially run for two years, with options to extend for an additional two years at the discretion of SCTS. The services will be delivered in the region of Scotland (UKM), with the SCTS acting as the contracting authority from its base in Edinburgh.

This tender presents notable opportunities for SMEs specialising in research, survey, and data analysis services to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure future contracts. Businesses that have a strong track record in delivering quality consultation analyses and possess the necessary technical and economic strengths to comply with the specified criteria—such as holding substantial liability insurance and presenting successful case studies from the past three years—are well-suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities. The open procurement method ensures that qualified enterprises have the chance to participate, fostering a competitive edge and growth within the research and analysis sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council

Notice Description

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion.

Renewal: 2 x 1-year options to extend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eadb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058776-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

73110000 - Research services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, the re-tender process will most likely begin in winter 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Postcode Area
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

The Diffley Partnership

Wellside Research Ltd

Further Information

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