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Provision of the Scottish Consumer Sentiment Survey

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Provision of the Scottish Consumer Sentiment Survey," which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on market research related to the economy. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and as of the latest update on 21 October 2020, the contract has been awarded to Kantar, following the completion of the bidding stage. The procurement process took place in Edinburgh, with the relevant lot requiring bidders to be enrolled in the appropriate professional or trade registers. The initial tender period concluded on 26 February 2020, marking a significant milestone in this contracting process.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in market research and analysis, economic consultancy, and related fields. Firms that are well-established and have a proven track record in similar projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. Given the Scottish Government's emphasis on professional qualifications, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with quality management policies and industry standards are encouraged to explore participation in future procurement opportunities in this domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Scottish Consumer Sentiment Survey

Notice Description

Market research related to the economy

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bidders are required to be enrolled in the relevant professional or trade registers within the country in which they are established.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000613657
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397616
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2020 - 14 Apr 2022 2-3 years
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
Kate Townsley
Contact Email
kate.townsley@gov.scot, maisy.best@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 13124440711, +44 1312447208

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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KANTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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