Award

Professional Support: Tax and Market Advice

SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Land Commission is seeking professional support for tax and market advice as part of an open tender process. This procurement falls under the services category and is focused on land reform, with a specific aim to enhance the understanding of tax policy's impact on land ownership and use. The procurement process is currently complete, with the award made to Alma Economics on 10th March 2020, for a contract valued at £24,950. The initial tender period ended on 14th February 2020, and all activities are based in Inverness, Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in economic analysis, tax advisory services, and market research, particularly within the context of land ownership and reform. Companies capable of delivering insightful consultations and facilitating discussions among key stakeholders in the land reform sector would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With a provisional budget for future phases estimated at £80,000 over two years, successful bidders may find avenues for ongoing collaboration and growth in this evolving field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Support: Tax and Market Advice

Notice Description

The purpose of this programme will be to: improve and share understanding of the influence of tax policy on land ownership and land use; lead and stimulate discussion with stakeholders on potential opportunities and changes to deliver land reform objectives and understand the potential implications; and inform the Land Commission's advice and recommendations to Scottish Ministers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this programme will be to: improve and share understanding of the influence of tax policy on land ownership and land use; lead and stimulate discussion with stakeholders on potential opportunities and changes to deliver land reform objectives and understand the potential implications; and inform the Land Commission's advice and recommendations to Scottish Ministers.. It is intended that the phase one scoping report will be used to guide and inform the Land Commission's work stream on tax over the next two years. The budget for phase two work will be subject to discussion and agreement between the Land Commission and the successful bidder toward the end of the phase one work but a provisional budget of 80,000 GBP over two years has been allocated at this time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000611927
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383251
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20205 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gemma.campbell@landcommission.gov.scot, info@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

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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