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Award of Advisory Services

Scottish Government

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 15:09

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Scottish Government, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, revolves around the award of a contract titled "Award of Advisory Services." This contract, specifically in the services industry category, was intended to engage a supplier for business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method utilised was direct, with the contract granted to FRP Advisory without a competitive tender process. This contract is currently in the award stage, and the tender period is set to end on 8th November 2025, providing a clear timeline for project completion.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in advisory services and those with expertise in delivering business services as classified by CPV code 79000000. The direct award of this contract to a sole supplier like FRP Advisory suggests a strong alignment in specialised capabilities. Businesses seeking similar contracts should focus on showcasing niche expertise and establishing direct connections with key stakeholders within purchasing organisations like the Scottish Government's Culture and External Affairs department, which is underscored by their role in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Advisory Services

Notice Description

Please see attached invitation to quote for more details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804145
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534632
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

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

East Dunbartonshire Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Glasgow Caledonian University

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

NHS Fife

Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Housing Association Ltd

Scottish Forestry

Stirling Council

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

University of Strathclyde

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
40
Supplier Names

AMD Contract Services Ltd

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Adamsons Drinks Ltd

BRB Electrical Limited

Brightwork Limited

Building Research Establishment Ltd

Cackette Projects Limited

Clark Contracts Ltd

Consilium Contracting Services Ltd

Dunston (Ship Repairs) Ltd

EKOS

ELA Electrical

Echoview Software Pty Ltd

Elite Training and Consultancy (Scotland) Ltd

FRP Advisory

Farid Hillend Engineering Limited

Fraser of Allander, University of Strathclyde

Galloway Drainage Supplies Ltd.

George Mac Aulay

Harvey Nash Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Jackson Trawls Ltd

MAM Contracting Ltd

Merritt-Harrison Catering Consultancy

Morgan Hunt

Munro Civil Engineering Ltd

Optimal Economics

Optimat

Progressive Partnership

Pye Tait Consulting

SC039144

Solway Plant Hire Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

The Union Advertising Agency Ltd

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights)

Tranter

Turner & Townsend

Walker Fire (UK) Ltd.

William Yule & Son Limited

Youth Scotland

Further Information

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