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

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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.

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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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 14 Jul 2026Yesterday
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Contact Name

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Buyer Location

Locality: EDINBURGH
Postcode: EH8 8BG
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: Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency: Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers

5

Supplier Names

ARJO

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

VALUTA

VENESKY BROWN

Further Information

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