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International Research Project

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, a regional agency based at Atrium Court, Glasgow, initiated a procurement process for an "International Research Project" under the services category. The procurement follows an open procedure, aiming to appoint a single supplier for qualitative international market research to evaluate marketing strategies. The tender, classified under economic affairs, is relevant for climate change actions and required bidders to submit a Climate Change Plan. This contract started on 20 May 2025 and is scheduled to run until 19 December 2025, with an optional extension until 19 March 2026. Key deadlines included the tender submission closing on 16 April 2025, and the contract was awarded to Urban Foresight from Dundee, signed on 2 June 2025, with a value of approximately GBP 63,697 excluding VAT.

This tender presents viable opportunities for SMEs, especially those involved in market research and consultancy services. With Scottish Enterprise focusing on enhancing its marketing campaign's reach and effectiveness internationally, businesses adept in global market analytics stand to benefit significantly by engaging in such projects. Opportunity for growth is particularly high for suppliers capable of providing innovative solutions that align with sustainability goals, as the project integrates climate change considerations. Companies aiming to expand in governmental contracts and keen on offering competitive electronic submissions in line with Scottish procurement expectations would find this project well-suited to their expertise.

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Notice Title

International Research Project

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to undertake qualitative international market research to allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing campaign approach and to better understand our international target audiences, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 20 May 2025 for a period of 7 months to 19 December 2025 with the option to extend for 1 period of 3 months to 19 March 2026. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP68,000 and GBP83,333 excluding VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to undertake qualitative international market research to allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing campaign approach and to better understand our international target audiences, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 20 May 2025 for a period of 7 months to 19 December 2025 with the option to extend for 1 period of 3 months to 19 March 2026. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP68,000 and GBP83,333 excluding VAT.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract will start on 20 May 2025 for a period of 7 months to 19 December 2025 with the option to extend for 1 period of 3 months to 19 March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792620
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536189
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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,697 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 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 ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Gordon Hutton
Contact Email
david.rogerson2@gov.scot, gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk, kerry.gubbins@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1414686024

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
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

URBAN FORESIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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