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Award of Gate 0 Review of the Deposit Return Scheme (Celtic Framework)

Scottish Government

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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Award of Gate 0 Review of the Deposit Return Scheme (Celtic Framework)." This procurement pertains to the services category, specifically system quality assurance assessment and review services, and was facilitated through a direct procurement method. The contract has been awarded to Valuta, located in Brechin. The process did not involve competition, with the decision finalised on 14 July 2026. The role involved includes a review team leader conducting a Strategic Assessment for the Deposit Return Scheme starting 19 June 2026, over a span of 4.5 days.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consulting and quality assurance services, particularly those with expertise in environmental and strategic assessments, to explore similar government contracts for growth. Given the direct procurement approach observed here, businesses experienced with providing niche or specialised advisory services without a competitive bid stand to benefit. Additionally, organisations capable of delivering comprehensive, structured reviews within tight timelines would find such opportunities beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Gate 0 Review of the Deposit Return Scheme (Celtic Framework)

Notice Description

1 external adviser to carry out the role of review team leader for a Gate 0 Review (Strategic Assessment) of the Deposit Return SchemeMark Abbs - Review Team LeaderStart date - 19 June 20264.5 days: made up of 1/2 day preparation, 1 day reading, and 3 day review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833611
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560085
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

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Clackmannanshire Council

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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
EH1 3DG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
27
Supplier Names

Valuta

TCS Response LTD.

Watts Group Limited

GRAHAM + SIBBALD Property Consultants Ltd

SSG Support Services Group LTD

3x1

National Centre for Social Research

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Turner & Townsend

ASA Recruitment

The Lines Between Ltd.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited

Howell Marine Consulting

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Progressive Partnership

Venesky Brown Ltd

Arcadis LLP

University of Edinburgh

MBM Print & SCS Ltd

ICT Revolutions Limited

Arjo UK Ltd

Ultima Business Solutions

Quo Imus Limited

Further Information

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