Methodological Review of Centralised Sampling and Weighting

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the "Methodological Review of Centralised Sampling and Weighting" under the category of general public services. This procurement is an open procedure, seeking proposals for services within the UKM region, specifically in Edinburgh. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 24th June 2026, at 17:00. The contracting authority, located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, emphasises electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland portal, with an estimated contract value of £40,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in methodological reviews or related consultancy services to enhance their portfolio by engaging with a national authority. Companies with expertise in data analysis, statistical sampling, and weighting methodologies are particularly well-suited to bid. Successful engagement in this contract could pave the way for ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government, contributing to business growth and increased market presence in the public sector. Businesses should ensure timely and compliant submissions, capitalising on the opportunity to establish or strengthen their footprint in governmental procurement.

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Notice Title

Methodological Review of Centralised Sampling and Weighting

Notice Description

Methodological Review of Centralised Sampling and Weighting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834293
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557658
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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