Award

Award of Homelessness Ask and Act Duties Evaluability Assessment

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

18 May 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, has concluded the procurement process with the award of a contract titled "Award of Homelessness Ask and Act Duties Evaluability Assessment". This contract falls under the services category, specifically social research services, and is relevant to the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025. The procurement process has reached the 'award' stage as of 18th May 2026. The successful bidder, GC Insight Ltd, from Manchester, will undertake this evaluability assessment to develop a comprehensive approach to monitoring and evaluating the Ask and Act duties. The value of the contract is £49,822.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those with expertise in housing and legislative evaluation. Companies in the domain of social research, consultancy, and evaluation services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the sector. Engaging in such government contracts not only offers financial benefits but also helps in fostering relationships with public sector bodies, potentially leading to future business growth and an expansive portfolio of work with government entities like the Scottish Government.

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Notice Title

Award of Homelessness Ask and Act Duties Evaluability Assessment

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is to commission an evaluability assessment to support the development of a robust, proportionate, and deliverable approach to monitoring, evaluation, and learning for the Ask and Act duties within the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823966
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555997
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
£49,822 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

GC INSIGHT

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