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Award of DLGH-Prevention of Homelessness Duties Pilot Research Case Reference 824285

Scottish Government

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15 Apr 2026 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract related to "Prevention of Homelessness Duties Pilot Research" as part of the procurement process under the initiative tagged as 'Ask and Act.' This service contract, valued at £146,607, falls within the industry category of research and development, specifically focusing on design and execution. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 15th April 2026, with Ipsos MORI, located in London, designated as the supplier. The project is based in Glasgow, where the Scottish Government operates from Atlantic Quay, providing a partnership environment for implementing the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025. The contract aims at organisational development, focusing on operationalising duties effectively across delivery contexts.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research within the housing sector, providing scope for growth in organisational capacity and partnership dynamics. Companies with expertise in mixed methods research and implementation-focused learning, especially those with capabilities in workforce management, data handling, and leadership, are well-suited to such contracts. Given its focus on practical application and scalability, the project seeks collaborators who can contribute to robust execution and aid in the development of statutory guidance, thus enabling companies in the services sector to expand their footprint within public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of DLGH-Prevention of Homelessness Duties Pilot Research Case Reference 824285

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Prevention of Homelessness Duties (Ask and Act) Mixed Methods Pilot Research.This mixed methods research project is intended to generate practical, implementation-focused learning to support the development and national rollout of the Ask and Act duties within the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025.The primary purpose of this commission is to inform decision-making on:- how Ask and Act is most feasibly operationalised across different delivery contexts;- which elements of implementation appear robust and scalable, as opposed to fragile or overly complex; and- what Ask and Act is likely to require in practice in terms of organisational capacity, workforce, data and leadership, partnership working, and resources.The project is not an impact evaluation and is not intended to assess causal effects on homelessness outcomes. Rather, it is a learning and development exercise, focused on understanding how the duties can work well in practice, what helps or hinders effective implementation, and what this implies for statutory guidance, regulations, and implementation support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823311
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553856
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

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
£146,607 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Fife Council

Moray Council

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

National Library of Scotland

New College Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Police Authority

South Ayrshire Council

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES LTD

ARC Marquees Ltd

Albion Environmental Ltd

AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited

Barnardo's

Blue Triangle

D&J Taxis

EnviroCentre

Gibb & Beveridge Engineering Agencies Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

Health Is One Ltd

Ipsos MORI

MGM Timber

Oxford Instruments

P1 Contractors

Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting)

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Ricoh UK Ltd.

Taylor and Fraser

The Lines Between Ltd.

Venesky Brown Ltd

WSP

boxxe Limited

icecream architecture ice cream

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