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09 Jul 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, has concluded the award stage for the procurement titled "Award of DGSEA: 2025 Social Attitudes Survey Vehicle." This procurement belongs to the services category, specifically under survey services, and has been awarded to the National Centre for Social Research. The primary objective is to gather quantitative time series data on social attitudes in Scotland, focusing on public views about the government and discrimination. The contract was signed on 7th September 2025, and the procurement process involves a total award value of £119,701. The procurement utilised a tender procedure, and the survey services are expected to cover various Scottish locales. The Scottish Government aims to ensure that robust data is available to assess public attitudes, which is essential for policy development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services, especially those with expertise in social research and data collection. Firms that can provide high-quality, reliable data and have experience in handling substantial survey projects would find this contract appealing. Additionally, businesses with a strong understanding of the socio-political landscape of Scotland are well-suited to contribute to the government's strategic objectives. The project underscores the value of partnerships that align with governmental goals, offering service providers a platform to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering impactful social research outputs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of DGSEA: 2025 Social Attitudes Survey Vehicle

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers wishes to commission a 2025 social attitudes survey vehicle to fulfil a requirement for high level, robust quantitative time series data on social attitudes in Scotland, including on how the public in Scotland views government and on attitudes to discrimination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802232
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534350
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,701 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 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

East Dunbartonshire Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Glasgow Caledonian University

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

NHS Fife

Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Borders Housing Association Ltd

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Government- SASA

Stirling Council

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

UHI Executive Office

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
46
Supplier Names

AMD Contract Services Ltd

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Adamsons Drinks Ltd

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited

BRB Electrical Limited

Brightwork Limited

Building Research Establishment Ltd

Cackette Projects Limited

Clark Contracts Ltd

Consilium Contracting Services Ltd

Dunston (Ship Repairs) Ltd

EKOS

ELA Electrical

EVENT-A-LOO LTD

Echoview Software Pty Ltd

Elite Training and Consultancy (Scotland) Ltd

European Electronique Ltd

FRP Advisory

Farid Hillend Engineering Limited

Fraser of Allander, University of Strathclyde

Galloway Drainage Supplies Ltd.

George Mac Aulay

Harvey Nash Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Jackson Trawls Ltd

MAM Contracting Ltd

Merritt-Harrison Catering Consultancy

Morgan Hunt

Munro Civil Engineering Ltd

National Centre for Social Research

Optimal Economics

Optimat

Progressive Partnership

Pye Tait Consulting

Redpath Tyres Ltd

SC039144

Sidey Solutions Limited

Solway Plant Hire Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

The Union Advertising Agency Ltd

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights)

Tranter

Turner & Townsend

Walker Fire (UK) Ltd.

William Yule & Son Limited

Youth Scotland

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