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Analysis of Consultation Responses for the Heat in Buildings Bill and Social Housing Net Zero Standard

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the analysis of consultation responses regarding the Heat in Buildings Bill and Social Housing Net Zero Standard. The procurement process was completed on 8th March 2024. The buying organisation, the Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, is in the industries of environmental protection and general public services. The tender, titled "Analysis of Consultation Responses for the Heat in Buildings Bill and Social Housing Net Zero Standard," was conducted as an open procedure. The contract was awarded to The Lines Between Ltd., valued at £61,880 GBP, signed on 5th March 2024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in services related to environmental protection and public services. Businesses that can efficiently analyze consultation responses and deliver timely reports would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage for this contract was completed on 8th March 2024. The opportunity focused on a specific consultation analysis of two distinct exercises related to heat in buildings and social housing net zero standards. The tender was open to SMEs, with a strong emphasis on fair work practices and commitment to living wages.

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Notice Title

Analysis of Consultation Responses for the Heat in Buildings Bill and Social Housing Net Zero Standard

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has appointed a Supplier to undertake the robust and timely analysis of (and reporting on) the responses received to two distinct consultation exercises - each of which has different contents, methodologies and scales of responses: 1. Heat in Buildings Bill Consultation (consultation period: 28 November 2023 to 8 March 2024) 2. Social Housing Net Zero Standard Consultation (consultation period: 28 November 2023 to 8 March 2024)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has appointed a Supplier to undertake the robust and timely analysis of (and reporting on) the responses received to two distinct consultation exercises - each of which has different contents, methodologies and scales of responses.

Options: The Scottish Government reserve the option to extend the contract by up to a maximum of an additional 6 months.

Renewal: The Scottish Government reserve the option to extend the contract by up to a maximum of an additional 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000754914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500475
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20241 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
Drew Murphy
Contact Email
drew.murphy@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466, +44 7880136774

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

THE LINES BETWEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496196
    Analysis of Consultation Responses for the Heat in Buildings Bill and Social Housing Net Zero Standard - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to appoint a Supplier to undertake the robust and timely analysis of (and reporting on) the responses received to two distinct consultation exercises - each of which has different contents, methodologies and scales of responses: 1. Heat in Buildings Bill Consultation (consultation period: 28 November 2023 to 8 March 2024) 2. Social Housing Net Zero Standard Consultation (consultation period: 28 November 2023 to 8 March 2024)
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500475
    Analysis of Consultation Responses for the Heat in Buildings Bill and Social Housing Net Zero Standard - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has appointed a Supplier to undertake the robust and timely analysis of (and reporting on) the responses received to two distinct consultation exercises - each of which has different contents, methodologies and scales of responses: 1. Heat in Buildings Bill Consultation (consultation period: 28 November 2023 to 8 March 2024) 2. Social Housing Net Zero Standard Consultation (consultation period: 28 November 2023 to 8 March 2024)

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