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04 Feb 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Award of DECC: Research project to explore overconsumption of red meat by male students" to Hubbub. This direct procurement method was carried out without competition and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the design and execution of research and development. The research aims to support Scotland's climate change legislation and public health goals by addressing meat consumption patterns among young men. The contract, valued at £10,000, was officially awarded on 4th February 2026, with the Scottish Government’s Directorate of Energy and Climate Change based in Glasgow overseeing the process.

This opportunity underscores the need for businesses specialising in research and development within the health and environmental sectors to contribute innovative solutions. Companies with expertise in consumer behaviour research, dietary studies, and climate-related initiatives are well-positioned to offer valuable insights and contribute to government objectives. Leveraging such contracts can enhance business profiles and open paths to further collaboration with government entities, strengthening their market presence and boosting business growth.

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Notice Title

Award of DECC: Research project to explore overconsumption of red meat by male students

Notice Description

Scotland's ambitious climate change legislation sets a target date for net zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. Engaging the public and encouraging people to move towards low carbon living is fundamental to achieving this.Meat isn't just a climate issue, it's also a health issue. The Scottish Dietary Goals (SDGs) recommend that adults eat no more than 70g of red and red processed meat per day. High consumers of red and red processed meats are at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as well as other health implications.While UK meat consumption overall is gradually decreasing, this trend is reversing among younger men. Hubbub's High Steaks report explains that men aged 16-24 are twice as likely to report increasing their meat intake year-on-year compared to older men, and nearly three times more likely than the general population. Over 40% of young men eat meat daily, and a similar proportion are unwilling to reduce their intake.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819123
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548759
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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 Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Government- SASA

The City of Edinburgh Council

VisitScotland

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
58
Supplier Names

3x1

AECOM

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Agilent Technologies

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

BDO

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Blake Stevenson Ltd

Borders Independent Advocacy Services

Bryson Tractors Ltd

CAS DUNCAN

Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)

Continuity2 Ltd

Currie & Brown UK Limited

DUNCAN&CAMERON

DataVita Limited

Echomaster Marine Limited

Edmundson Electrical Ltd

European Electronique Ltd

European Instruments Ltd

Fairways (GM) Ltd.

Fisher Scientific UK

Forest Policy Group

HP Inc UK Limited

Highlander International Recycling

Hubbub

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

Planet Ocean Ltd

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Pye Tait Ltd (trading as Pye Tait Consulting)

Sanderson Government and Defence

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

ScotFast Limited

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Sweco UK Limited

Teneo Financial Advisory

Thelma Biotel AS

This is Gain Ltd

Trueform

Twofold Limited

Ultima Business Solutions

University Court of the University of Glasgow

University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Veolia Water Technologies

Water Rescue Scotland

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