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Award of School Premises Consultation Analysis 2026

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Award of School Premises Consultation Analysis 2026". This procurement falls under the services category and involves social research services. The contract, valued at £17,371, has been awarded to The Lines Between Ltd., located in Edinburgh. The procurement process was direct, awarding the contract to a single supplier without competition. The consultation period began on 16 December 2025 and concluded on 31 March 2026, with the aim of modernising the School Premises Regulations. The award reflects the government's commitment to ensuring that educational infrastructures meet contemporary needs.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social research and analysis. The focus on consultation analysis offers growth potential for companies adept at handling both quantitative and qualitative data to inform policy-making. Firms with expertise in educational infrastructure and regulation can gain valuable exposure through participation in similar government contracts. Additionally, businesses that can provide high-quality, evidence-based consultation reports are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, given the emphasis on supporting informed decision-making for regulatory updates.

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Notice Title

Award of School Premises Consultation Analysis 2026

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is commissioning analysis of consultation responses to the public consultation on proposed updates to the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967. The consultation seeks views on modernising minimum standards for school accommodation, sanitary provision, outdoor space, digital infrastructure, and other premises requirements to reflect current educational needs.This analysis is required to provide a robust evidence base for Ministers' decisions on the future Regulations and to support publication of the Consultation Analysis Report.The consultation opened on 16 December 2025 and closes on 31 March 2026. The contractor will analyse all responses (quantitative and qualitative) and prepare a formal report for publication.The aims are to:- Provide a high-quality, impartial analysis of all responses to the consultation.- Identify key themes, areas of consensus, areas of divergence, and any policy implications.- Support evidence-based decision-making on updating the School Premises Regulations.- Produce a clear, accessible public consultation analysis report.In order to meet the aims set out above, the specific objectives of the work are to:- Process and quality-check all consultation responses.- Conduct thematic analysis of qualitative responses.- Conduct descriptive quantitative analysis of closed-question responses.- Provide breakdowns by respondent type (local authorities, individuals, organisations).- Identify frequently raised issues and minority views.- Prepare a draft and revised full Consultation Analysis Report.- Provide a summary for publication.The scope of the work is:- All consultation questions must be analysed.- Only SG-supplied anonymised datasets will be used.- No engagement with respondents is required.- No analysis using generative AI is permitted.- No additional primary research is included.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826971
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554945
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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,371 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LINES BETWEEN

Further Information

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