Award

Award of NSS08825 Market Research Services for Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS)

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Award

28 Jul 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Market Research Services for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has reached the award stage as of 28th July 2025. The buying organisation, The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, is facilitating this contract. The tender, identified as NSS08825, falls under the services industry category with a primary focus on market and economic research, polling, and statistics, as well as advertising and marketing services. The awarded contract, valued at £35,590, is part of the Scottish Government Framework Agreement Ref: SP-21-017, specifically within Marketing Services Lot 5. This stage signifies the conclusion of competitive bidding, where Progressive Partnership has been awarded the contract. The procurement was initiated under the 'tender' type and adheres to government procedures for transparency and efficiency.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in market research and analysis, particularly those that provide quantitative and qualitative research services. Organisations adept in supporting healthcare initiatives, especially those related to maintaining blood supplies, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the specific industry requirements outlined by NSS. Participation in such tenders can foster business growth by aligning services with public sector needs, thus enhancing reputation and expanding market presence. Progressive Partnership's success demonstrates a growing potential for niche service providers to collaborate with NHS NSS, opening pathways for further engagement in government contract opportunities in the marketing and research domain.

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Notice Title

Award of NSS08825 Market Research Services for Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS)

Notice Description

The SNBTS is looking to award a single order call-off contract for the provision of Market Research Services in accordance with the Scottish Government Framework Agreement Ref: SP-21-017, Marketing Services Lot 5. The successful bidder will be required to undertake both quantitative and qualitative market research to support the work of SNBTS in maintaining blood supplies to NHS Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802136
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535549
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,590 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Additional Buyers

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NHS FIFE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Corporate Procurement, Estates, NSS/SNBTS Procurement, Procurement, Workplace:Contracts
Contact Email
john.young2@gov.scot, richard.horbury@eastdunbarton.gov.uk, samantha.honeyman@nhs.scot, sheila.ferguson2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313145542, +44 1415745750, +44 3000676000, +44 412425466, 01592 648100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS

ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE

GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES

HARVEY NASH

JACKSON TRAWLS

MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY

PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP

THE LINES BETWEEN

TURNER & TOWNSEND

WALKER FIRE (UK

YOUTH SCOTLAND

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