Award

Award of DECC-Just Transition Commission Engagement with Young People

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

30 Jul 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Scottish Government's initiative titled "Award of DECC-Just Transition Commission Engagement with Young People." This is a service contract in the social research services industry, categorised under CPV code 79315000. The primary objective is to engage a contractor to handle a participatory project with children and young people regarding Scotland's future workforce and transition to net zero. The procurement is in the award stage, as of 30th July 2025, with Youth Scotland selected as the supplier. The engagement is to take place in Glasgow, reflecting the Scottish Government's commitment to involving diverse young voices in shaping sustainability policies.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and community engagement services. Companies with experience in working with young people and those focusing on innovative participatory approaches would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, businesses capable of addressing ethical considerations and delivering creative solutions in the sustainability sector stand to gain from similar opportunities. The contract with a value of £14,885 highlights the financial potential for firms looking to collaborate with public entities in advancing Scotland’s green transition goals.

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Notice Title

Award of DECC-Just Transition Commission Engagement with Young People

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Just Transition Commission seeks a contractor to design and deliver a creative, ethical, and participatory engagement project with a diverse group of children and young people (aged 9+) to explore their views on Scotland's future workforce and a fair transition to net zero.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802474
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535773
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

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,885 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY

TURNER & TOWNSEND

YOUTH SCOTLAND

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