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Award of SG Social Research & Analysis Framework - Lot 1 - Qualitative Analysis of Interview Tran...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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30 Jan 2026 at 18:07

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process initiated by the Scottish Government, the contract titled "Award of SG Social Research & Analysis Framework - Lot 1 - Qualitative Analysis of Interview Transcripts" was successfully awarded. This project falls under the services category, specifically social research services, as classified by CPV code 79315000. The main location for the procurement is Aberdeen, and the tender process is now in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30th January 2026. The tender period commenced on 2nd February 2026. The award value is set at £14,426.25, with The Lines Between Ltd., based in Edinburgh, identified as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research and analysis, particularly those experienced in handling and evaluating interview transcripts. Companies in the research and social sciences sectors are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, given the focus on qualitative data analysis required by the Marine Analytical Unit of the Scottish Government. Participation in such tenders allows businesses to establish a strong portfolio in government contracts, potentially leading to increased business opportunities and growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of SG Social Research & Analysis Framework - Lot 1 - Qualitative Analysis of Interview Tran...

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers wishes to commission the qualitative analysis of 31 interview transcripts and a thematic report summarising the findings from them.The interviews were conducted by researchers in the Marine Analytical Unit (MAU) in the Scottish Government as part of a larger evaluation project that MAU has been tasked to deliver for Marine Directorate. This evaluation project has included a number of data gathering and analysis activities. The report from the project being procured here will be incorporated by MAU into a final evaluation report that will bring together the findings from all strands of the evaluation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819557
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548477
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,426 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 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
Contact Name
Marine Directorate
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

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