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Award of Fair work: how can employer coordination and industry leadership structures best progres...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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12 Feb 2026 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Award of Fair work: how can employer coordination and industry leadership structures best progress" to the University Court of the University of Glasgow. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically social research services, located in Glasgow. The process reached the award stage on 12 February 2026, with the contract signed on 2 December 2026. The procurement aims to commission research on employer coordination within Scotland by reviewing existing Industry Leadership Groups and Sectoral Forum structures, drawing on international best practices.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in social research services to engage with public-sector initiatives focused on workforce management and industry leadership within Scotland. The project not only supports the Scottish Government’s Fair Work Convention but also offers insight into enhancing employer coordination, which could lead to further collaborations. Businesses proficient in social research, especially those with experience in international benchmarking, would be well-suited to compete for such commissioned research contracts. The contract's value of £46,348 indicates a significant investment methodically aimed at harnessing expert insights for national progress in employer practices.

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Notice Title

Award of Fair work: how can employer coordination and industry leadership structures best progres...

Notice Description

The Fair Work Convention Secretariat seeks to commission research on employer coordination within Scotland, which will review current Industry Leadership Groups/Sectoral Forum structures as well as drawing on international best practice of employer coordination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819795
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549501
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
£46,348 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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

ANGUS COUNCIL

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
Flood Risk and Structures, Marine Directorate, Procurement, Procurement and 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, procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk, procurement@scotborders.gov.uk, steelb@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1314793610, +44 1620827827, +44 1835824000, +441546604011, 01312448890, 07385223198

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
12
Supplier Names

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

DUNCAN&CAMERON

EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL

LORIEN RESOURCING

MCGREGOR BOYALL ASSOCIATES

MP GROUP

PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

SWECO

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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