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CONSULTANT TO MANGE EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL CITIZEN PANEL & RESEARCH PROGRAME

EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council, operating as the buying organisation, is seeking proposals through an open tender procedure for the management of its Citizens Panel and research programme. This opportunity is classified under the services category, with a specific focus on general public services. Located within the East Renfrewshire boundary, the tender is part of an active procurement stage, with submissions being accepted until 16th October 2025. The contract, identified by tender ID ERC000666, has an estimated value of £90,000 and is set for a duration of 1080 days with possible extensions. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their bids electronically via the specified submission platform.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and public service management to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies with a strong financial standing, demonstrated by economic and technical criteria, and a supply chain management system are well-positioned to compete. The procurement is particularly suited for firms capable of providing robust management and research services tailored to public organisations, ensuring timely payment within the supply chain is a priority for success in this tender process. Participation in this contract could facilitate significant business growth through sustained engagement with a regional authority, offering renewal options that provide extended business prospects.

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Notice Title

CONSULTANT TO MANGE EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL CITIZEN PANEL & RESEARCH PROGRAME

Notice Description

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for the provision of an experienced supplier to manage East Renfrewshire Council's Citizens Panel and research programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for the provision of an experienced supplier to manage East Renfrewshire Council's Citizens Panel and research programme. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 month extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810658
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543440
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,010 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes we have an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
May Harvey-Welsh, Susan Chisusu
Contact Email
mary.harvey-welsh@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk, susan.chisusu@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415773669

Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGAGE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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