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20 Jul 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, headquartered in Glasgow, has awarded a contract within the services industry category for the "Validation of Nowcasting Model." This procurement process, falling under the award stage, involves data analysis services with a Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code of 72316000. The procurement commenced with the tender phase and reached an award decision on 20th July 2026. The contract is set to continue until the tender period ends on 8th October 2026. The award, valued at £13,750, was granted to Edinburgh Innovations, located in Edinburgh.

This tender creates growth opportunities for service providers specialising in data analysis and related services, particularly those with the capability to implement advanced models and analytics. Companies adept in nowcasting and forecasting solutions can benefit from the increasing demand for precision in economic modelling services. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in cutting-edge data interpretation methods are well-suited to compete in similar procurements that may arise in the future, enhancing their business profiles and market reach.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Validation of Nowcasting Model

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Validation of Nowcasting Model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832450
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560518
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

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


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks 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

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ARCADIS

ATKINSRÉALIS

CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH

EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

HERMES EQUITY OWNERSHIP SERVICES

HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

VENESKY BROWN

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