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Research on trust and charitable status in landownership

SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Land Commission is conducting a tender for research on trust and charitable status in landownership, relevant to the general public services industry. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline that ended on 30th August 2018. The process involved an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation. The Scottish Land Commission, located at Longman House, 28 Longman Road, Inverness, UK, serves as the central purchasing body for this contract, which aims to enhance understanding of the implications of trust statuses in relation to public interests.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in legal, property, and charitable sectors. Companies that possess expertise in trust law, land ownership, and community interests will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. The active engagement in research projects like this one enables businesses to contribute to critical discussions affecting public policy and land management while potentially securing lucrative contracts within the public procurement framework.

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Notice Title

Research on trust and charitable status in landownership

Notice Description

The Scottish Land Commission is considering the role of trust and charitable status in land ownership in relation to the public interest. We are particularly interested in understanding the implications and differences of private and public trust status, and the interaction of trust status with charitable status. We want to understand the legal framework and any constraints it places on decision-making, and the duties and responsibilities of trustees.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Land Commission is considering the role of trust and charitable status in land ownership in relation to the public interest. We are particularly interested in understanding the implications and differences of private and public trust status, and the interaction of trust status with charitable status. We want to understand the legal framework and any constraints it places on decision-making, and the duties and responsibilities of trustees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000553815
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365117
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
shona.glenn@landcommission.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3002444452

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1SF
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARPER MACLEOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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