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13 Jun 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, operating from Glasgow, led a procurement process titled "Award of Cruise Ship Levy Consultation Analysis," situated within the services industry category. This direct award process concluded with the selection of The Lines Between Ltd., based in Edinburgh, to provide consultation analysis services for a proposed cruise ship levy. The procurement was under the social research framework, and the award stage was reached as of 13th June 2025. It highlights a direct award method, specifying that the contract was awarded to a single supplier without competition, with a contract value of £13,033 under the CPV code for social research services.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those with expertise in consultancy and public policy analysis. For firms looking to expand their project portfolio within the public sector, securing tenders under frameworks such as the Social Research Framework offers a path for sustainable growth and enhanced reputation. Small to medium-sized enterprises with experience in handling public consultations and data analysis will find such procurement opportunities well-suited to their capabilities, providing both financial benefits and industry visibility.

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Notice Title

Award of Cruise Ship Levy Consultation Analysis

Notice Description

Consultation analysis services for a proposed cruise ship levy. Direct award under the social research framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799475
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532486
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,033 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20251 years ago
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Borders College

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Food Standards Scotland (FSS)

Forestry and Land Scotland

Forth Valley College

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

New College Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Council

The State Hospitals Board for Scotland

University of Dundee

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
27
Supplier Names

AMD Contract Services Ltd

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Agilico (Scotland) Limited (Main Contact)

Bell Group Limited

Biffa Waste Services Ltd

CCG (Scotland) Ltd

E. A. Ellison & Co Limited

European Electronique Ltd

Galloway Groundworks Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

J & M MURDOCH & SON LTD

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

McSence Communication Ltd.

NBS Enterprises Limited

OLM Systems Ltd

Promote Your School

R Davidson Joiners & Builders

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Ryder Architecture Limited

Secureshred Scotland Limited

Sharp Business Systems Uk Plc

The JR Group

The Lines Between Ltd.

Valuation Office Agency

Venesky Brown Ltd

Waters Limited

YNG Media Group Ltd operating as Speakeasy Productions

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