Notice Information
Notice Title
Economic analysis of the impact of Scottish university research on Scotland's economy
Notice Description
SFC is seeking a supplier to develop the evidence base which outlines the role of Scottish Research and Development and, as far as possible, Scottish university research and innovation, on Scotland's economy, building on our previously commissioned work.
Lot Information
Lot 1
SFC is seeking a supplier to develop the evidence base which outlines the role of Scottish R&D and, as far as possible, Scottish university research and innovation, on Scotland's economy, building on our previously commissioned work.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000799719
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541175
- 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
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
79311400 - Economic research services
79311410 - Economic impact assessment
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £105,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £105,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £100,740 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 10 Oct 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Jul 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 17 Sep 20255 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Stephen Connor
- Contact Email
- sconnor@sfc.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1313136500
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH12 5HD
- Post Town
- 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
- TLM75 City of Edinburgh
-
- Local Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Electoral Ward
- City Centre
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh West
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY531025&idx=1
23rd May 2025 - SFC ITT Economic Analysis SFC 25-26 001 Q1 -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY531025&idx=2
23rd May 2025 - SFC Economic Analysis - Response Document SFC 25-26 001 Q1 -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY531025&idx=3
23rd May 2025 - SFC Economic Analysis - Pricing Template SFC 25-26 001 Q1 -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY531025&idx=4
23rd May 2025 - SFC Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for Professional Services -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY531025&idx=5
23rd May 2025 - SFC Due Diligence Questionnaire -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531025
Economic analysis of the impact of Scottish university research on Scotland's economy - SFC is seeking a supplier to develop the evidence base which outlines the role of Scottish Research and Development and, as far as possible, Scottish university research and innovation, on Scotland's economy, building on our previously commissioned work. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541175
Economic analysis of the impact of Scottish university research on Scotland's economy - SFC is seeking a supplier to develop the evidence base which outlines the role of Scottish Research and Development and, as far as possible, Scottish university research and innovation, on Scotland's economy, building on our previously commissioned work.
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