Notice Information
Notice Title
Award of RESAS/002/26 - Scottish Islands Survey 2026
Notice Description
As required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018, the first National Islands Plan (the Plan) was published in 2019. The Plan established a framework of strategic objectives for action to improve outcomes for island communities.Following a statutory review informed by a public consultation, a new iteration of the Plan was laid before the Scottish Parliament in December 2025.The overarching objective of the Plan is to support people to live, work and thrive on Scotland's islands by facilitating locally led solutions for population retention and attraction. This is supported by seven Strategic Objectives relating to: Connectivity; Housing; Health and Social Care; Economy, Education and Skills; Climate, Nature and Energy' Poverty and Social Justice; and Empowered Communities and Culture.The Scottish Islands Survey is a primary mechanism for gathering evidence to monitor the progression of the objectives set out in the Plan. This evidence is essential to lay annual reports before the Scottish Parliament, and carry out statutory reviews every five years.The Scottish Islands Survey also produces key data needed to conduct Island Community Impact Assessments (ICIAs) which are a statutory requirement under the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018.Scottish Islands Survey data is also a key component of the Scottish Islands Data dashboard. The dashboard is routinely used by policy teams across Scottish Government, as well as rural and island stakeholders.2026 surveyA third iteration of the Scottish Islands Survey is due to be completed in 2026 and, as with previous iterations, should take place in autumn/winter to reduce seasonality effect.The 2026 survey should allow direct comparability with the previous surveys to build a consistent and robust data series which allows for trends to be monitored over time. The questionnaire will also be subject to review to ensure questions are aligned with the revised Strategic Objectives in the updated Plan.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000826192
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558801
- 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
- £150,000 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 25 Jun 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LOCHGILPHEAD
- Postcode
- PA31 8RT
- Post Town
- Paisley
- 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
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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