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Learning from International Cadastral Systems for Transparency, Tax, and Valuation

SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION

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Notice Title

Learning from International Cadastral Systems for Transparency, Tax, and Valuation

Notice Description

The objectives of this research are to: 1. Explain, through the use of case studies, with a particular focus on transparency, tax, and valuation, how cadastral systems in comparable jurisdictions: a. operate in practice, associated costs, funding mechanisms, and benefits of the approach; b. the data used/required, noting data sources and quality; c. who typical users are, the volume of use, and for what purposes; d. explain any other relevant issues, considerations, or constraints that may exist. 2. Suggest issues and/or areas for future consideration and/or research that would be necessary should Scotland wish to purse the development of a cadastral system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objectives of this research are to: 1. Explain, through the use of case studies, with a particular focus on transparency, tax, and valuation, how cadastral systems in comparable jurisdictions: a. operate in practice, associated costs, funding mechanisms, and benefits of the approach; b. the data used/required, noting data sources and quality; c. who typical users are, the volume of use, and for what purposes; d. explain any other relevant issues, considerations, or constraints that may exist. 2. Suggest issues and/or areas for future consideration and/or research that would be necessary should Scotland wish to purse the development of a cadastral system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817366
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547109
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
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
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,979 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION
Contact Name
Katherine Pollard
Contact Email
info@landcommission.gov.scot, katherine.pollard@landcommission.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463423300

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTLAND'S RURAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544731
    Learning from International Cadastral Systems for Transparency, Tax, and Valuation - The objectives of this research are to: 1. Explain, through the use of case studies, with a particular focus on transparency, tax, and valuation, how cadastral systems in comparable jurisdictions: a. operate in practice, associated costs, funding mechanisms, and benefits of the approach; b. the data used/required, noting data sources and quality; c. who typical users are, the volume of use, and for what purposes; d. explain any other relevant issues, considerations, or constraints that may exist. 2. Suggest issues and/or areas for future consideration and/or research that would be necessary should Scotland wish to purse the development of a cadastral system.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547109
    Learning from International Cadastral Systems for Transparency, Tax, and Valuation - The objectives of this research are to: 1. Explain, through the use of case studies, with a particular focus on transparency, tax, and valuation, how cadastral systems in comparable jurisdictions: a. operate in practice, associated costs, funding mechanisms, and benefits of the approach; b. the data used/required, noting data sources and quality; c. who typical users are, the volume of use, and for what purposes; d. explain any other relevant issues, considerations, or constraints that may exist. 2. Suggest issues and/or areas for future consideration and/or research that would be necessary should Scotland wish to purse the development of a cadastral system.

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