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Contract Award Provision of Export Promotion Evaluation 2025

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, has completed the award stage of its procurement process titled "Contract Award Provision of Export Promotion Evaluation 2025". This contract focuses on providing an independent evaluation of export promotion activities and falls under the services category, specifically classified as "79310000" under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The contract, valued at £74,920, was signed on 22 May 2025, and the task is to be conducted in the region of UKM, covering Scotland.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the delivery of evaluation services, particularly those experienced in export promotion assessments. Large-scale organisations with a background in economic affairs and contract evaluation can particularly benefit. The successful supplier, ERC, Aston University, demonstrates that large institutions with comprehensive capabilities are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Although the tender is complete, future opportunities may arise for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the public sector evaluation services market.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Provision of Export Promotion Evaluation 2025

Notice Description

An independent evaluation of export promotion activities delivered by delivery partners

Lot Information

Lot 1

An independent evaluation of export promotion activities delivered by delivery partners

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803123
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533663
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Iain Miller
Contact Email
iain.miller@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

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)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERC, ASTON UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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