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11 Jun 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government as the buying organisation for a project titled "Award of RESAS/001/26 - Survey of the Economic Condition of Crofting 2023-2026 – SG Social Research." The industry category is primarily services, particularly focusing on research and development services. The location of the procurement is centred in Glasgow, with the Scottish Police Authority also identified as a buyer. This process is currently in the award stage, having been awarded to Ipsos MORI. The procurement spans from 6th April 2026 to 1st April 2027, with a possible contract extension of up to three months. The total contract value amounts to £95,500. The project entails the design and delivery of a survey focusing on the economic conditions of crofting over a three-year period.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in socioeconomic studies and statistical analysis. Companies capable of designing and delivering comprehensive surveys and providing insightful analysis of economic conditions are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Engaging in this project can foster business growth by cementing relationships with the Scottish Government and showcasing expertise in long-term research initiatives on a national scale. Additionally, successful delivery of the contract can enhance a company's profile in the competitive public procurement sector, opening doors to further opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of RESAS/001/26 - Survey of the Economic Condition of Crofting 2023-2026 - SG Social Resear...

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a research project comprising the design and delivery of the Economic Condition of Crofting Survey 2023-2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825275
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557776
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20278 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Golden Jubilee

NHS Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Police Authority

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

Ipsos MORI

BT PLC

Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting)

WSP UK Limited

MBA Engineering Consultancy LTD

Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd

Atkins

City Building (Contracts) LLP/RSBi

Wittets Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

G Grigg and Sons Ltd

Stripe Communications

RAW Leadership Consulting

GB Group plc

NORR Consultants Ltd

Meldrum Joiners and Builders

Mike Watt Construction

Trescal Ltd

Field and Lawn

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