Award

Award of DTCPSJ- Public Spending Distributional Analysis

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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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.

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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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks 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

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
Marine Directorate, Procurement, Procurement & Contract Management Team, Purchasing
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, david.dunlop@argyll-bute.gov.uk, julie.diggin@ros.gov.uk, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1314793610, +44 1546604011, 01312448890

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
9
Supplier Names

BRYSON TRACTORS

IPSOS MORI

LORIEN RESOURCING

MP GROUP

PEPLEROPTICS

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

THELMA BIOTEL

UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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