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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract to Jump Research for the project titled "Award of CT1699 Visitor Levy Research." This procurement is in the services category, specifically focusing on market research services. Conducted through a mini competition under the Scottish Government Marketing Services Framework Agreement, the process utilised a lot-based approach, specifically Lot 5: Market Research Services. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 5th August 2026. The project aims to assess the expected impacts of the Visitor Levy on residents, visitors, and local businesses within Edinburgh, with the tender initially opened on 7th January 2026. NHS Lanarkshire and APS Safety Systems Ltd were other parties involved but not awarded.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with expertise in assessing policy impacts on communities. Companies looking to diversify their portfolio within the public sector or those interested in expanding their services in Edinburgh could benefit. The collaboration with public authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council may also provide avenues for future contracts and networking opportunities within the Scottish Government frameworks. Suitable contenders are those with a proven track record in providing thorough and insightful market analysis, capable of delivering actionable insights to both public authorities and local stakeholders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of CT1699 Visitor Levy Research

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) appointed a Service Provider to conduct a market research surveys to monitor and assess expected impacts from the Visitor Levy on residents, visitors and local businesses within the City of Edinburgh.A mini competition was conducted via Scottish Government Marketing Services Framework Agreement, Reference: SP-21-017, Lot 5: Market Research Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830918
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561619
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,120 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 2026Today
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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NHS LANARKSHIRE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

APS SAFETY SYSTEMS

JUMP RESEARCH

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