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23 Jan 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's Office of the Chief Economic Adviser has recently awarded a contract for an evaluability assessment of the 'No One Left Behind' approach. This procurement process, categorised under 'services', specifically focuses on economic and social research services. The award stage concluded on 6 January 2026, with the evaluation intended to enhance the government's employability strategy. The contract was competitively tendered with bids received, and has been awarded to Alma Economics, based in London. The buying organisation overseeing this is the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, highlighting their ongoing commitment to advancing economic research within the region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in economic and social assessments. Businesses with capabilities in conducting comprehensive evaluability studies can leverage this type of public procurement to expand their portfolio and influence policy outcomes. The contract, valued at £49,000, could serve as a foundation for further collaborations with government entities, benefiting businesses by enhancing their visibility and expertise in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Evaluability Assessment - No One Left Behind (Re-tender)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (Employability Division and Office of the Chief Economic Adviser) wishes to commission an evaluability assessment of the No One Left Behind approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816215
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547961
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

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20269 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Clackmannanshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Alma Economics

The Lines Between Ltd.

Jacobs UK Ltd

Flower Place Smithy

thermo fisher scientific

Aberdeen Marine Services Ltd

Pathtrack Limited

City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited

Uk Plumbing Supplies Limited

Tetra Tech RPS Energy Limited

A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd

Clark Contracts

PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY LTD

D&J Taxis

Coventry for Fencing

Tenants Information Service

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

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