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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has successfully concluded the public procurement process titled "Award of Consultation Analysis – Restraint and Seclusion" under the industry category of social research services. The contracting process was managed by the Directorate for Mental Health, NCS Development and Social Care, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow. The award stage was reached on 3rd June 2026, following the tender period that commenced on 6th February 2026. This procurement, executed via a direct procurement method, involved awarding a contract without competition, with the location of interest being in Scotland. The main supplier awarded was The Lines Between Ltd., based in Edinburgh.

This tender offers a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those with expertise in consultation analysis. The contract aims to provide comprehensive analysis to inform revisions to the Code of Practice concerning restraint and seclusion, which could support a wide array of services focused on safe practices within care settings. Businesses possessing capabilities in conducting timely and robust analytical studies would find such opportunities immensely beneficial. Companies that can deliver results that strengthen protections for individuals under care could leverage this contract to establish a valuable partnership with the Scottish Government, illustrating their commitment to enhancing social care standards.

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Notice Title

Award of Consultation Analysis - Restraint and Seclusion

Notice Description

The aim of the work specified here is to provide the Scottish Government with timely, robust analysis of responses to a public consultation on proposed guidance intended to support safe, lawful and rights based practice. The consultation responses will inform revisions to the Code of Practice, with the aim of strengthening protections for people receiving care and treatment while supporting staff and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831432
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557172
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
£12,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20266 months 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

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

NHS TAYSIDE

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - SASA

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
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
17
Supplier Names

ARNEIL JOHNSTON

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

ATKINSRÉALIS

BB7 CONSULTING

BUCHER MUNICIPAL

COMMUTAPORTS

D&J TAXIS

HARVEY NASH

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

HEALTH EDGE SOLUTIONS

PORTAKABIN

RITEMP SERVICES

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE

SCOT J C B

THE LINES BETWEEN

VENESKY BROWN

WEGO BUS

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