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Award of SG Social Research & Analysis Framework - Lot 1 - Consultation Analysis of Fisheries Sel...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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28 Apr 2026 at 19:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Scottish Government has culminated in the award stage for the contract titled "SG Social Research & Analysis Framework - Lot 1 - Consultation Analysis of Fisheries Selectivity Proposals." This service-based tender falls under the social research services category, with The Lines Between Ltd. in Edinburgh securing the contract valued at £20,200. The analysis contract aims to refine Scottish policy concerning fisheries selectivity measures, having begun consultation from approximately 16 February 2026 to 11 May 2026. The contract was signed on 4 July 2026, and its implementation will commence from 4 August 2026, primarily benefiting the Marine Directorate located at the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in social research services, particularly those experienced in consultation analysis. The procurement represents a whole-hearted effort by the Scottish Government to collaborate with skilled firms that can contribute to policy refinement in fisheries management. Organisations with expertise in data analysis and public consultation processes would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements, fostering their business development within government contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of SG Social Research & Analysis Framework - Lot 1 - Consultation Analysis of Fisheries Sel...

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission analysis of the Fisheries Selectivity Proposals consultation which is intended to run from ~16 February 2026 to ~11 May 2026.The findings of the analysis will be used to help Scottish Government to refine and finalise policy in relation to fisheries selectivity measures

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824409
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554789
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
£20,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 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

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

D&J TAXIS

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

THE LINES BETWEEN

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