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Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service focused on the provision of consultation analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council. Based in Edinburgh, the buying organisation utilised an open procedure for this service contract within the general public services industry, classified under CPV codes such as 79311300. The process has advanced to the award stage with the awarding of the contract on 18th September 2025. The contract, initially spanning two years, includes potential extensions of two additional one-year periods (2+1+1) at the discretion of the SCTS. The initial tender had an award period commencing on 20th June 2025, with bids being assessed on a split criterion of 70% for quality and 30% for price. Both the procurement announcement and the contract completion are linked to Scottish and broader EU legal frameworks, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulations.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs providing specialised consultation services. The Diffley Partnership was awarded the principal supplier role, with Wellside Research Ltd as the reserve supplier, both demonstrating their capability to meet the contract's requirements. Businesses equipped with the necessary technical and economic capacity, such as professional indemnity and liability insurance, are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The project's nature, focusing on service provision in general public services, offers a platform for companies to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio in public sector engagements. As the contract allows for electronic submissions and payments, it supports streamlined operations, which could appeal to tech-savvy businesses aiming to integrate modern procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council

Notice Description

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion.

Renewal: 2 x 1-year options to extend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539776
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

73110000 - Research services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, the re-tender process will most likely begin in winter 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

The Diffley Partnership

Wellside Research Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530813
    Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539776
    Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion.

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