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Understanding the impact of re-introducing rates (removing the exemption) for shooting and deer forests on the valuation roll

SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION

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Notice Title

Understanding the impact of re-introducing rates (removing the exemption) for shooting and deer forests on the valuation roll

Notice Description

The objectives of this research are to review the impacts of re-introducing rates (removing the exemption) for shooting and deer forests on valuation roll reintroducing sporting rates. It aims to assess: 1. The economic impact of bringing shooting activity onto the valuation roll. 2. The extent to which the expected activities were brought into scope and raise revenue. The research should highlight lessons learnt and future considerations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objectives of this research are to review the impacts of re-introducing rates (removing the exemption) for shooting and deer forests on the valuation roll. It aims to assess: 1. The economic impact of bringing shooting activity onto the valuation roll. 2. The extent to which the expected activities were brought into scope and raise revenue. The research should highlight lessons learnt and future considerations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818238
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546808
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
Not specified

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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