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Exploring How Communities Experience the Social and Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind Development in Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process overseen by the Scottish Government, with its headquarters located at 4 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, has successfully reached the award stage for the project titled "Exploring How Communities Experience the Social and Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind Development in Scotland." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on general public services and related to offshore wind developments, indicated by CPV classification 73110000. The procurement process followed an open procedure, initiating on 18th February 2025 and concluding with a contract signed with AECOM on 4th June 2025. The project primarily aims to study the impacts of offshore wind developments across the UKM region, directly contributing to the energy transition agenda by the Scottish Government.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those capable of delivering research and consultancy services within the renewable energy sector. Companies specializing in environmental studies, socioeconomic research, or engaged in the offshore wind industry supply chain could find this type of contract beneficial for business expansion. Large-scale enterprises like AECOM have already tapped into this opportunity, reflecting the suitability for well-established firms with the capacity to handle complex projects. Nonetheless, the tender process attracted a variety of bids, including significant participation from SMEs, indicating potential openings for smaller firms willing to collaborate or offer niche services within the broader project scope.

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Notice Title

Exploring How Communities Experience the Social and Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind Development in Scotland

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - Offshore wind deployment is central to tackling the climate crisis and decarbonising our economy. It will offer many economic and employment opportunities to communities throughout Scotland. Scottish Ministers are committed to an energy transition that is fair and just : the process should be beneficial to communities, and the opportunities it brings should be fairly distributed. This project will provide a better understanding of potential inequalities and disproportional impacts that people might face due to offshore wind development and the overall energy transition and will explore potential measures to address any disadvantages identified within these groups.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE - Offshore wind deployment is central to tackling the climate crisis and decarbonising our economy. It will offer many economic and employment opportunities to communities throughout Scotland. Scottish Ministers are committed to an energy transition that is fair and just : the process should be beneficial to communities, and the opportunities it brings should be fairly distributed. This project will provide a better understanding of potential inequalities and disproportional impacts that people might face due to offshore wind development and the overall energy transition and will explore potential measures to address any disadvantages identified within these groups.

Renewal: Option for extension for a further one month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790912
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532698
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,560 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,036 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months 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
Not specified
Contact Email
erin.salen@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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