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Award

28 Jul 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for research services under the "Award of DLEARN-Doran Review Research" project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting social research services. Conducted by the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate, the contract has been initiated as a tender and is currently in the award stage. The research focuses on learning provisions for children and young people with complex additional support needs. This project is part of the Scottish Government Social Research and Analysis Framework, with the tender period running from 8th January 2026 to 8th January 2027. The contract allows for a possible extension of six months, potentially concluding by 1st February 2028. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from Lot 3 of the said framework.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in social research services, particularly those with expertise in educational and support needs for youth. Businesses equipped with the capacity to deliver comprehensive research and analysis can leverage this tender to establish a strong foothold within governmental projects. The National Centre for Social Research has been selected as the supplier, indicating the demand for highly tailored research services. Companies with a background in education policy research, or those looking to extend their service offerings into social analytics for governmental bodies, would benefit from participating in similar future tenders. Given the scale and scope of this project, it provides a platform for suppliers to demonstrate their capability and drive growth through involvement in state-level research initiatives.

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Notice Title

Award of DLEARN-Doran Review Research

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement for research related to the Doran Review- Learning provision for children and young people with complex additional support needs. This is a call off from Lot 3 - Social Research Lot of the Scottish Government Social Research and Analysis Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826803
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561069
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20276 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 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

LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 8AF
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

3X1

GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP

TCS RESPONSE

WATTS GROUP

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