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Fair Postal Delivery Charges - Econometric Analysis

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a procurement process titled "Fair Postal Delivery Charges - Econometric Analysis", aimed at commissioning independent econometric analysis to establish fair postal delivery charging in remote and rural areas of Scotland. The procurement is classified under services and follows an open procedure, indicating that any interested suppliers can submit bids. The tender period commenced on 24th May 2019 and concluded on 21st June 2019, with bids evaluated on the lowest valid bid amount of £57,400 and awarded on 27th June 2019. The resulting contract, awarded to Alma Economics, has a total value of £57,400 and is currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in econometric analysis and consultancy, particularly those focusing on public services, environmental protection, and economic research. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their capabilities in conducting comprehensive research and providing analytical insights into delivery charges will be well-positioned to compete. The contract aims to enhance transparency and develop an online platform that will benefit consumers and service providers alike, making it vital for organisations ready to contribute innovative solutions in this market space.

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Notice Title

Fair Postal Delivery Charges - Econometric Analysis

Notice Description

The Scottish Government wishes to commission independent econometric analysis to establish what constitutes fair postal delivery charging in remote and rural areas of Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government wishes to commission independent econometric analysis to establish what constitutes fair postal delivery charging in remote and rural areas of Scotland. This analysis may be accompanied and reinforced by reference to relevant existing research, and should enable the Scottish Government to develop an easy-to-use online hub that will allow anyone to establish if a delivery price is outwith what should reasonably be expected. The aim of the hub will be to provide transparency to consumers, retailers and delivery companies, and will form part of the Scottish Government's wider plan to ensure that action to drive change is focused on the right solutions to the right problems.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000584959
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358620
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71620000 - Analysis services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2019 - 6 Sep 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Andrew Fraser
Contact Email
andrew.fraser@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312441277

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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