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Approaches to land valuation in the tax system

SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Land Commission, engaged stakeholders in a contract titled "Approaches to land valuation in the tax system." The primary focus was to conduct research on international methods of land valuation within tax systems. This initiative, classified under the services industry category, took place in Inverness, within the UKM region. The procurement employed an open procedure and moved through the tender phase, concluding with the contract awarded to WPI Economics on the 27th of June, 2025. The contract value was £19,250, and the contract remains active. The tender process was completed following the tender period end date and the award period start date on the 23rd of June, 2025, highlighting a proactive timeline in procurement progression.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in economic analysis and public policy research, to expand their portfolios by engaging in governmental projects. Given its focus on land reform and the specificity of its objectives, firms with expertise in land use, tax consultancy, and related legal frameworks would find this contract opportunity particularly beneficial. The open procurement method suggests a competitive yet accessible entry for SMEs with innovative approaches to tax systems and land valuation strategies. Such projects not only offer financial gain but also the prestige of collaborating with government bodies, thereby enhancing market reputation and future business prospects.

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Notice Title

Approaches to land valuation in the tax system

Notice Description

The objective of the research is to explain how other countries approach land valuation in the tax system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procuring research to explain how other countries approach land valuation in the tax system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800333
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533598
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WPI ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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