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External Advisers for the Independent Assurance Review Programme for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the provision of external advisers as part of the Independent Assurance Review Programme for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. This contract, valued at £9,900, was awarded to Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting) under a framework agreement without prior publication of a call for competition, classified as a direct award. The procurement process fell under the services category, specifically within the realm of general public services, with the contract being signed on 3rd September 2025. The location for the procurement is primarily within the Glasgow region (UKM7), and the buying organisation's contact point is Maxine Mullen. The decision for a direct award was in line with the framework agreement and was completed without any SME bids.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large businesses particularly adept in consultancy and advisory services related to social security programmes. The direct award and lack of SME involvement suggest an opportunity for well-established firms familiar with framework agreements and capable of delivering expert advice in cross-border health check initiatives. Businesses specialising in these areas can leverage this type of tender to enhance their portfolio and expand their market reach across the UK regions, building long-term strategic partnerships with government bodies. The engagement with a central purchasing body like the Scottish Government can also provide reputational benefits and set a foundation for future collaborative opportunities.

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Notice Title

External Advisers for the Independent Assurance Review Programme for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales

Notice Description

supply two external adviser(s) with regards to Social Security Programme - Cross Border - Health Check Gate under the above framework agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

supply two external adviser(s) with regards to Social Security Programme - Cross Border - Health Check Gate under the above framework agreement.. This is a direct award from - Direct Award for Framework Agreement for the Provision of External Advisers for the Independent Assurance Review Programme for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales (Celtic Resource Framework Reference C132/2022/2023)

Procurement Information

Direct Award for Framework Agreement for the Provision of External Advisers for the Independent Assurance Review Programme for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales (Celtic Resource Framework Reference C132/2022/2023)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812119
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540681
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Caroline Little
Contact Email
mpip@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+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)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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