Award

Award of DJUST - Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission: Call for Evidence Consultation Analysis

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, has awarded a contract for the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission's consultation analysis titled "Award of DJUST - Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission: Call for Evidence Consultation Analysis." Classified under analysis services, the contract, valued at £11,252.50, was awarded through a direct procurement method to The Lines Between Ltd., located in Edinburgh. The contract commenced on 8th April 2025, with an option to extend until 24th October 2025. This award marks a key stage in the procurement process, focusing on synthesising and collating evidence for the Commission by analysing responses and submissions to prepare an evidence report.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in analysis services, particularly those equipped to handle complex data synthesis and evidence collation. The direct award contract, implying a singular supplier without competitive bidding, highlights the importance of establishing strong relationships and proving capability to fulfil specific requirements in this industry category. Companies with expertise in public policy analysis and consultancy, and those with a propensity to deliver detailed and insightful reports on thematic evidence, are well-suited to engage with similar tenders for future growth.

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Notice Title

Award of DJUST - Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission: Call for Evidence Consultation Analysis

Notice Description

The Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission, acting on behalf of Scottish Ministers, has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider to synthesise and collate the evidence and submissions received to the Call for Evidence for the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission, and undertake an analysis of the responses and submissions received to prepare an evidence report on the key themes/ findings emerging from the analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803677
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535680
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,252 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
Corporate Procurement, Workplace:Contracts
Contact Email
john.young2@gov.scot, richard.horbury@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415745750, +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)
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
8
Supplier Names

DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS

ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE

HARVEY NASH

JACKSON TRAWLS

MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY

THE LINES BETWEEN

TURNER & TOWNSEND

YOUTH SCOTLAND

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