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Analysis for Annual Procurement Reports

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, is the buying organisation for the public procurement contract titled "Analysis for Annual Procurement Reports." This contract falls under the "General public services" industry category and is located in Scotland (region code UKM). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with The Lines Between Ltd. selected as the supplier for an amount of £109,017 GBP. The tender followed an open procedure and the key deadline for signing the contract was 6th August 2024, after bids were submitted by 14th June 2024. The contract period starts on 19th August 2024 and ends on 18th August 2027, with potential for extension until 18th November 2027.

This procurement tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis, reporting, and strategic planning, particularly those adept at handling large volumes of public sector data. Suitable businesses would include SMEs with experience in public sector contracts, those with robust supply chain and environmental management systems, and the capability to manage subcontracting effectively. This contract is anticipated to generate ongoing analytical work leading to significant reports that will contribute to the Scottish Ministers’ annual procurement activity reports, directly influencing public sector spending and strategy. The tender also requires a commitment to community benefits, which aligns with the Scottish Government's emphasis on social, economic, and environmental well-being, providing an ideal growth platform for socially responsible enterprises.

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Notice Title

Analysis for Annual Procurement Reports

Notice Description

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate of the Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers wishes to commission the analysis and reporting of individual annual procurement strategies, reports, and statistical submissions published by public bodies in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The key outputs of this analytical work each year will be two main reports, an Overview Report and a Strategic Analysis and Recommendations Report. The information to be analysed will relate to the financial years 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 and will contribute to the Scottish Ministers' annual report on procurement activity. The types of public body which publish an annual procurement report include local authorities, central government bodies, health bodies, universities and colleges, and housing associations. It is anticipated that approximately 135 annual procurement reports will be available for analysis each year but the exact number of reports is uncertain.

Renewal: The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 18 November 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000764282
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512245
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

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,017 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2027 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
Not specified
Contact Email
geri.bradley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7917497741

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LINES BETWEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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