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International evidence on the potential role of fiscal levers to deliver reductions in greenhouse reductions

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

24 Jul 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 May 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the project titled "International evidence on the potential role of fiscal levers to deliver reductions in greenhouse reductions" to Air Quality Consultants. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract signed on 20th July 2023. The project falls under the services category and aims to assess the international evidence on using fiscal levers to reduce emissions. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the location of the project is in Edinburgh, UK.

This public procurement opportunity initiated by the University of Edinburgh creates avenues for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the environmental consultancy sector. Businesses offering expertise in greenhouse gas reduction strategies, fiscal policy analysis, and research services are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract is expected to facilitate knowledge exchange on emission reduction strategies, providing an opportunity for successful bidders to contribute to the global sustainability agenda.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International evidence on the potential role of fiscal levers to deliver reductions in greenhouse reductions

Notice Description

ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to provide an overview of the international evidence on the potential for fiscal levers (defined as including taxes, levies and charges) to deliver reductions in emissions

Lot Information

Lot 1

ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to provide an overview of the international evidence on the potential for fiscal levers (defined as including taxes, levies and charges) to deliver reductions in emissions. The research aims to assess current knowledge and evidence on using fiscal levers to reduce carbon emissions through studies of existing and proposed international examples.. The work is commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The ownership of the research material including the final report and any data produced as a result of the research lies with ClimateXChange on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000732946
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484389
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,737 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jfee@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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