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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, has completed an award for the tender titled "Award of Scotland 5G Centre Evaluation - Qualitative Research." This project, classified under research and development services, falls within the services industry category. The procurement process has progressed to the Award stage as of 17th September 2025. The initiative, which involves evaluating the Scotland 5G Centre's engagement and impact, is a part of the government's commitment to advancing 5G connectivity across Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on telecommunications and technology sectors. It is an ideal chance for companies with expertise in qualitative research and 5G technology to collaborate with public sector authorities. The awarded contract to EKOS underscores the competitive bidding environment and highlights potential growth for businesses capable of delivering robust, analytical insights into strategic technology frameworks. With bids ranging from £28,400 to £33,075, firms with competitive pricing and expertise in similar projects could find valuable opportunities in future government-linked evaluations and technology assessments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Scotland 5G Centre Evaluation - Qualitative Research

Notice Description

The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) is Scotland's national hub for accelerating the deployment and adoption of 5G connectivity across industry and public sectors. The aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust information on the impact of the Centre's engagement with organisations in Scotland, and to support an assessment of the implementation and delivery of the Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802322
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539436
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 202511 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
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

East Dunbartonshire Council

Falkirk Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Tayside

National Galleries of Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Public Health Scotland

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government- SASA

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

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
39
Supplier Names

APEM Ltd

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Akhter Computers Limited

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

Avison Young (UK) Limited

BRB Electrical Limited

Barnett Waddingham LLP

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

DataVita Limited

Deciding Matters

EKOS

EKOS Ltd

Elevator

Elis

Fishers Services Ltd

GCU

GMG Contractors Ltd

GTR Contracts Ltd

HAGS-SMP Limited.

Harvey Nash Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Hearts & Minds

Ipsos MORI

Jump Research

Leith Creative Agency Ltd (T/A Leith Agency)

MAM Contracting

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Scot J C B Limited

Smith and Sons Coaches

Sological Solutions / GIS247

The Lines Between Ltd.

The Media Shop Scotland Ltd

Thinkproject UK

Thomas & Adamson International Limited

Tony weir contractor LTD

Triangle Consulting Social Enterprise Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Venesky-Brown Recruitment Limited

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