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Consumer Scotland - Data Appraisal for Affordability

CONSUMER SCOTLAND

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30 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Consumer Scotland - Data Appraisal for Affordability" involved tendering for services related to appraising data issues concerning household income and health status. The contracting authority, Consumer Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK, procured these services via an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Policy in Practice, a London-based SME. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services. The contract began on 17th December 2025 and is slated to run for four months, completing by 31st March 2026. The process is at the award and contract stage, reflecting the completion of procurement and commencement of services.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis and research services, particularly those experienced in handling household and health data. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and companies capable of delivering pragmatic data solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement emphasises the growing demand for expert data services within public sector schemes aimed at improving affordability for households, providing fertile ground for business growth in the data appraisal sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consumer Scotland - Data Appraisal for Affordability

Notice Description

The aim of this research is to appraise the pragmatic issues involved in using various sources of data on household income and health status as part of future affordability schemes. The contract will be for a period of 4 months and end on 31st March 2026 unless the Contract is terminated or until satisfactory completion of services, whichever is sooner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this research is to appraise the pragmatic issues involved in using various sources of data on household income and health status as part of future affordability schemes. The contract will be for a period of 4 months and end on 31st March 2026 unless the Contract is terminated or until satisfactory completion of services, whichever is sooner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822174
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548415
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSUMER SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Caroline Little
Contact Email
caroline.little@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HD
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICY IN PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548415
    Consumer Scotland - Data Appraisal for Affordability - The aim of this research is to appraise the pragmatic issues involved in using various sources of data on household income and health status as part of future affordability schemes. The contract will be for a period of 4 months and end on 31st March 2026 unless the Contract is terminated or until satisfactory completion of services, whichever is sooner.

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