Planning

Celtic Framework - External Advisers - Direct Award - Order Form - Qi Consulting

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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24 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has announced the planned tender for the "Celtic Framework - External Advisers - Direct Award - Order Form - Qi Consulting," with a focus on assurance activities. This procurement process falls under the industry category of services, particularly environmental protection, with a regional relevance to the UKM area. This procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key documentation published on 24th March 2026. Interested parties should note that further notices are anticipated by 24th April 2026, and the tender is backed by a budget of £9,000. The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, acts as the central purchasing body, offering direct contact via their email at joanne.farnan@gov.scot.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in environmental assurance to establish a working relationship with the Scottish Government. Businesses that excel in providing expert advisory services and have experience in public sector engagements would be well-suited to compete for this procurement. With a focused scope on providing external advisory services, firms with comprehensive knowledge in compliance and environmental regulations will find this tender conducive to growth. The direct award methodology suggests a streamlined procurement process, allowing qualified businesses to quickly secure contracts and further enhance their portfolio in government contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Celtic Framework - External Advisers - Direct Award - Order Form - Qi Consulting

Notice Description

Assurance activity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827344
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552338
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
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

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

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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