Award

Award of Research project to assess building warrant fee income to support the SBSH in 2027/28.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for a research project titled "Award of Research project to assess building warrant fee income to support the SBSH in 2027/28." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on research and development services and related consultancy, as outlined by the CPV classification code 73000000. The contracting authority, located in Livingston, seeks to assess the building warrant fee model's income potential. This procurement process, which commenced on 4 January 2026, has now reached the award stage with Optimal Economics, based in Edinburgh, receiving the contract via a direct procurement method, which involved awarding the contract to a single supplier without competition. The awarded contract is valued at £9,600 and remains active.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the research and consultancy sector to understand how public funding can be influenced by accurate economic modelling, particularly in areas such as building warrant fee structures. It is ideal for enterprises specialising in economic research and development, especially those that offer bespoke consultancy services. Such contracts showcase the potential for direct procurement opportunities that demand high-level expertise and detailed economic analysis. Business growth can be achieved by demonstrating strong capabilities in delivering insightful economic research results, aligned with public funding objectives. While this specific tender was awarded without competition, it indicates a niche area where high-quality research and economic analysis are valued by government entities, thus encouraging similar businesses to hone their expertise for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of Research project to assess building warrant fee income to support the SBSH in 2027/28.

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to assess whether the building warrant fee model is generating, or is likely to generate, income beyond the levels originally modelled, and to quantify any over-delivery that could be redirected as additional funding for the SBSH.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826529
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553114
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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
£9,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20262 days 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

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

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)
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
10
Supplier Names

ACCESS PAYSUITE

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTS

GREEN MARINE(UK

HARVEY NASH

LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY

OPTIMAL ECONOMICS

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

VOLUNTAS

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