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Visitor Surveys

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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25 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, involved the awarding of a contract titled "Visitor Surveys" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on market research services. The contract is situated in Edinburgh and falls under the procurement method identified as a limited procedure without prior publication. The procurement was completed as part of a mini-competition within the framework agreement SP-21-017 for Provision of Marketing Services. The contract, valued at £54,000, was signed on 2nd June 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in market research, particularly those experienced in servicing legislative bodies and public sector organisations. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) like Jump Research, which successfully secured the contract, can find growth opportunities by showcasing their expertise in understanding audience and stakeholder insights for high-profile clients such as the Scottish Parliament. Businesses with capabilities in delivering targeted research within governmental frameworks are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as this sector demands reliability and specialised knowledge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visitor Surveys

Notice Description

To provide market research work on behalf of the Scottish Parliament to understand more about its audience and stakeholders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement was conducted by a mini competition for Scottish Government Framework agreement SP-21-017 Provision of Marketing Services Lot 5 (Market Research Services).

Procurement Information

This procurement was conducted by a mini competition for Scottish Government Framework agreement SP-21-017 Provision of Marketing Services Lot 5 (Market Research Services).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802241
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533300
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 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 PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486617

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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 East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JUMP RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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