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Award of DLGH - Analysis of responses to a consultation on proposed changes to Section 3.3 Floodi...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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02 Apr 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

In the procurement process led by the Scottish Government, an award has been made for the project titled "Award of DLGH - Analysis of responses to a consultation on proposed changes to Section 3.3 Flooding." This falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services and consultancy, taking place in Livingston and Edinburgh. Representing the awarded tender, the procurement initiated with the consultation in June 2025 and concluded with an award on 2nd April 2026. The project aims to deliver a comprehensive analysis of consultation responses, resulting in a clear report highlighting key issues raised by participants. The Scottish Government acts as the buyer, evidencing its commitment to structured feedback incorporation regarding flood management and housing policies.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, research, and development services. Opportunities exist particularly for firms adept at data analysis and report writing. Companies within the consultancy sector could leverage this tender to showcase their capabilities in interpreting public sector feedback and delivering actionable insights. The successful supplier, Optimal Economics, illustrates the potential for such expertise to attract government contracts. SMEs with proficiency in policy analysis and substantial understanding of environmental matters would be positioned favourably in similar opportunities within the industry.

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Notice Title

Award of DLGH - Analysis of responses to a consultation on proposed changes to Section 3.3 Floodi...

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to undertake a robust analysis of the responses received to the July 2025 consultation and provide a concise and easily understood report which identifies the main issues raised by respondents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804456
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553124
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
£13,885 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20262 days 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

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ACCESS PAYSUITE

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTS

GREEN MARINE(UK

HARVEY NASH

LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY

OPTIMAL ECONOMICS

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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