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18 Jun 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for a "Future Advice Services Landscape Review" under the services category, focusing on social research services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 18th June 2026, with The Lines Between Ltd. as the chosen supplier. The review will cover organisations across Scotland that offer domestic heat and energy efficiency advice, engaging stakeholders at national, regional, and local levels. The contract location is primarily based in Glasgow with the Scottish Government's Directorate for Energy and Climate Change leading the project. The awarded contract is valued at £47,575 and is currently active.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in social research services, particularly those with expertise in energy efficiency and domestic heating advice. Enterprises with capabilities in comprehensive landscape analysis and stakeholder engagement would find this contract beneficial in broadening their portfolio and establishing strong connections within the government and energy sectors. Such contracts are ideal for consultancies and research-focused organisations looking to influence policy and strategic developments in Scotland's public service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Future Advice Services Landscape Review

Notice Description

The Scottish Government wishes to commission a landscape review of organisations (public, private and third sector) across Scotland offering domestic heat and energy efficiency advice at a national, regional and local level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832070
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558236
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20262 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

Argyll and Bute Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Lanarkshire

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Postcode Area
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Atkins Limited

BT PLC

City Building (Contracts) LLP/RSBi

Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd

Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd.

MBA Engineering Consultancy LTD

Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting)

The Lines Between Ltd.

Venesky Brown Ltd

WSP

Wittets Ltd

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