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Research to assess socioeconomic & biodiversity of driven grouse moors

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a public procurement process for research titled "Research to assess socioeconomic & biodiversity of driven grouse moors." This initiative falls under the services industry category and is designated for delivery within Scotland. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been recently completed with a contract signed on 30 August 2019, valued at £84,914.57. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure, and the finalised research aims to address knowledge gaps concerning the socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research, ecological assessment, and socio-economic studies, particularly those that have experience working with public authorities. Companies with strong capabilities in biodiversity and social impact evaluations will be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Given the increasing emphasis on sustainable practices and biodiversity assessment, businesses engaged in these sectors can consider this a chance to expand their portfolios, develop their expertise, and enhance their reputation within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Research to assess socioeconomic & biodiversity of driven grouse moors

Notice Description

The Scottish Government would like to commission research to fill gaps in existing knowledge on the socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors and to better understand the rights, benefits, attitudes, working conditions and future aspirations of gamekeepers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government would like to commission research to fill gaps in existing knowledge on the socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors and to better understand the rights, benefits, attitudes, working conditions and future aspirations of gamekeepers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588506
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368482
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,914 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2019 - 20 Dec 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
Maryanne McGoldrick
Contact Email
maryanne.mcgoldrick@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk, william.maclean@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442582, +44 1312447676, +44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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

SAC COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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