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ACRD Final Evaluation

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is the buying organisation for the procurement process titled "ACRD Final Evaluation" within the general public services category. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland, this planned procurement is currently at the planning stage. It involves consultancy services for delivering a tiered final evaluation suitable for deal closure. The council is conducting market research to understand market capability, refine the scope, and inform its procurement strategy. Feedback is sought on two options: with or without economic benefits modelling. Although this is not a call for competition, it serves as a precursor to a future tender. The publication date for this procurement notice is 26th March 2026, with further notice expected by 1st May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in economic modelling and evaluation services. It is particularly suited for businesses that can offer strategic insights and detailed financial analysis. Firms with expertise in the classifications identified, such as business and management consultancy services and economic evaluation, will find this project advantageous for expanding their portfolio in municipal consultancy. Companies stationed or operating within the Aberdeen region might have logistical benefits due to the project's location requirements. Overall, participation in this process could facilitate substantial business growth through the expansion of services tailored for public sector procurement projects.

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Notice Title

ACRD Final Evaluation

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council (ACC) is undertaking market research ahead of a planned tender process for consultancy services to deliver a tiered Final Evaluation suitable for Deal Closure. This RFI is issued to understand market capability, refine the scope, and inform the forthcoming procurement strategy. We are looking for feedback on two Options: Option 1 - With the economic benefits modelling Option 2 - Without the economic benefits modelling This is not a call for competition and responses will not be scored. Suppliers will not be excluded from any future tender based on their response.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council (ACC) is undertaking market research ahead of a planned tender process for consultancy services to deliver a tiered Final Evaluation suitable for Deal Closure. This RFI is issued to understand market capability, refine the scope, and inform the forthcoming procurement strategy. We are looking for feedback on two Options: Option 1 - With the economic benefits modelling Option 2 - Without the economic benefits modelling This is not a call for competition and responses will not be scored. Suppliers will not be excluded from any future tender based on their response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827758
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552611
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79313000 - Performance review services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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