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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Award of DTCPSJ- Public Spending Distributional Analysis" was initiated by the Scottish Government, with the University of Strathclyde as the awarded supplier. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on research and development services with consultancy elements. The project is located in Edinburgh, with tender submissions accepted between 2nd May 2026 and 6th May 2026. The contract was officially awarded on 10th February 2026 and includes the possibility of a one-month extension, bringing the end date potentially to 5th July 2026. This procurement stage is classified as an 'award', and it highlights an economic and social research endeavour aimed at analysing the distributional effects of Scottish Government policies.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social and economic research, consultancy, and policy analysis. Companies with expertise in developing impactful research methodologies and conducting policy-impact assessments, particularly those with a focus on socioeconomic factors, will find this opportunity particularly intriguing. The engagement with the Scottish Government opens doors for further collaboration in similar policy analysis projects, enhancing the portfolio and research credibility of participating suppliers. The awarded contract, valued at £35,680, signifies a valuable engagement for research institutions and consultancies within the services category.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of DTCPSJ- Public Spending Distributional Analysis

Notice Description

The Poverty and Inequality Commission would like to commission social and economic research on the distributional effect of a selection of Scottish Government policies, focused on those listed in the Scottish Government's cost of living guarantee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817957
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549276
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 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

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Government- SASA

The City of Edinburgh Council

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
43
Supplier Names

3x1

AECOM

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Agilent Technologies

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Blake Stevenson Ltd

Bryson Tractors Ltd

CAS DUNCAN

Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)

Continuity2 Ltd

Currie & Brown UK Limited

DUNCAN&CAMERON

Echomaster Marine Limited

Edmundson Electrical Ltd

European Electronique Ltd

Fairways (GM) Ltd.

Fisher Scientific UK

Highlander International Recycling

Ipsos MORI

KSO Research Limited

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

Liaison Financial Services Ltd

Life Technologies Ltd

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

MP Group UK Limited

McGregor Boyall Associates

Northern Trust

PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd

PeplerOptics

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Pye Tait Ltd (trading as Pye Tait Consulting)

Sanderson Government and Defence

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

ScotFast Limited

Sweco UK Limited

Thelma Biotel AS

Ultima Business Solutions

University Court of the University of Glasgow

University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Water Rescue Scotland

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