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10 Mar 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has commissioned an independent evaluation of the Scottish Education Exchange Programme Test and Learn Project under the category of research and development services. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, culminated in an award stage. Located in Glasgow, the buying organisation, Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services under the Learning Directorate, collaborated with Blake Stevenson Ltd, based in Edinburgh. The evaluation runs through the financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25, with the contract actively signed on 3rd October 2025, aiming to inform future work in this area.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, especially those capable of conducting thorough evaluations and generating insightful reports. With a contract value of £30,337.50, organisations like Blake Stevenson Ltd exemplify the ideal profile for competing in this space, demonstrating capabilities in designing and executing research projects. Businesses focused on educational consultancy and policy evaluation can leverage similar tenders to foster growth and establish a robust portfolio of government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Evaluation of the Scottish Education Exchange Programme Test and Learn Project

Notice Description

The Scottish Government on behalf of Scottish Ministers wishes to commission an independent evaluation of the Scottish Education Exchange Programme Test and Learn Project in financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25 to identify key learning to inform future work in this area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788076
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525632
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,337 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeenshire Council

Cassiltoun Housing Association Ltd.

Clackmannanshire Council

Crown Estate Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Fife Council

Food Standards Scotland (FSS)

Forestry and Land Scotland

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Midlothian Council

NHS Highland

NHS Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Housing Regulator

Scottish Police Authority

Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate)

The City of Edinburgh Council

The Highland Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
51
Supplier Names

Blake Stevenson Ltd

Groundwork Services Durham Ltd

HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING) LTD

A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Harvey Nash

Ignite Consulting Ltd

Hymans Robertson LLP

The Open University

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Elev-8 Performance Improvement Ltd

PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY LTD

Life Technologies Ltd

EJ Parker Technical Services (Scotland North) Ltd

Mistev Export Health Certification Limited

Eville & Jones (Commercial Services) Ltd

Wirtgen Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Molplant Construction Ltd

Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd

Trabazon Ltd.

Nith Valley Construction Ltd

Ernst & Young LLP

RPJ Energy Solutions

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

AMD Contract Services

Storm ID Ltd

Wolf Laboratories

Wellside Research Ltd

Dales Marine Services

A Manson & Sons Limited

Support in Mind Scotland

Do-Be Ltd

John McGeady Ltd

WSP UK Limited

APS Group (Scotland) Ltd

Terras Forestry Company Limited

Walk In The Gate Ltd

ABPmer

Perth Radio Taxis Limited

Cello Signal Ltd

AECOM

Amey OW Ltd

Praesto Consulting UK Ltd

Brodies

Harper Macleod LLP

OCF Ltd

Caledonian Maintenance Services Ltd

IFF Research

Soil Association Certification

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