Award

Award of Qualitative research with part time and disabled students

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

28 Aug 2025 at 18:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting on behalf of Scottish Ministers, has recently concluded the procurement process titled "Award of Qualitative Research with Part-Time and Disabled Students." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and development consultancy services. The contract was awarded on 28th August 2025, with the procurement process having been initiated as a tender. The esteemed buyer for this project is the Scottish Government itself, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with Craigforth Consultancy and Research, based in Stirling, emerging as the supplier. The procurement, which had its tender period starting on 9th January 2025, involves the design and execution of research as part of a consultation focused on part-time study and disabled students.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research services, especially those with expertise in qualitative studies, consultancy, and educational research. Service providers specialising in innovative research solutions for the education sector could greatly benefit from engaging in such projects. Companies focusing on supporting the needs of part-time and disabled students are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Furthermore, firms looking to establish or strengthen a working relationship with the Scottish Government can leverage such opportunities to enhance their market presence and business growth within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Award of Qualitative research with part time and disabled students

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers wishes to commission qualitative research with students as part of its consultation on Support for Part-Time Study and Disabled Students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805249
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538002
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

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,986 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 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

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

Contact Name
Procurement, Property Services
Contact Email
ranjit.bhatti@ros.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314793610, +44 1738475000, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
7
Supplier Names

CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH

GLOBAL HSE SOLUTIONS

HARVEY NASH

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

HOLMES MILLER

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE

VENESKY BROWN

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