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Developing a Business Case for a Building Standards Hub

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the project titled "Developing a Business Case for a Building Standards Hub" to Optimal Economics. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract value is £38,520. The project is related to the services category and is aimed at establishing a Building Standards Hub. The contract was signed on 30th May 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, in the services industry. Companies with expertise in developing business cases for establishment projects would be well-suited to compete in this process. The contract was awarded by the Scottish Government, signalling potential growth opportunities for businesses aligned with the construction and standards sector.

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Notice Title

Developing a Business Case for a Building Standards Hub

Notice Description

This work will review and identify requirements for a Building Standards Hub. This project will develop a robust business case for the establishment of a Building Standards Hub.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This aim of this work is to review and identify what is required to support the operation of a Building Standards Hub from May 2024 using the Business Case Report for a Building Standards Hub as the basis for this work and develop a robust business case for the establishment of a Building Standards Hub within a local authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000727394
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481088
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Sarah Waugh
Contact Email
buildingstandards@gov.scot, jenny.lochhead@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312448132

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMAL ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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