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

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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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 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.

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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 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

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

NHS LANARKSHIRE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
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
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH

ALMA ECONOMICS

BMES (SCOTLAND

CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES HOLDINGS

CLARK CONTRACTS

COVENTRY FOR FENCING

D&J TAXIS

PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

TENANTS INFORMATION SERVICE

TETRA TECH RPS ENERGY

UK PLUMBING SUPPLIES

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