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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council recently conducted an award process for a contract titled "Award of CT1704 LEZ Market Research." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on market research services to evaluate the effectiveness of the city’s Low Emission Zone. The buying organisation is represented by both The City of Edinburgh Council and the Scottish Police Authority, with a tender period that began on 7th January 2026. The procurement was initiated through a mini competition under the Scottish Government Marketing Services Framework Agreement, Lot 5: Market Research Services. The award, tagged on 21st July 2026, was valued at £87,840 and was ultimately granted to Progressive Partnership based in Edinburgh, confirming their role as the supplier for this contract.

This contract presents robust opportunities for businesses that specialise in market research services, particularly those keen on engaging with public sector initiatives focused on environmental and urban development. Companies like Progressive Partnership that possess expertise in data analysis and survey execution for government projects would find such tenders beneficial for business growth. Organisations that can effectively align their services with government sustainability goals, leveraging frameworks like the Scottish Government Marketing Services, are well-positioned to compete and contribute to impactful civic projects similar to the LEZ initiative. This also highlights the importance of forming strategic partnerships and maintaining competitiveness through recognised frameworks to access significant public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of CT1704 LEZ Market Research

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint a Provider to conduct a market research survey to assess the city's effectiveness of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ).A mini competition will be conducted via Scottish Government Marketing Services Framework Agreement, Reference: SP-21-017, Lot 5: Market Research Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826323
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560587
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ATKINSRÉALIS

CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

HERMES EQUITY OWNERSHIP SERVICES

HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

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