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14 Jul 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, has awarded a contract under the tender title "Award of Gate 0 Review of the Deposit Return Scheme (Celtic Framework)." This procurement process, dated 14th July 2026, falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on system quality assurance assessment and review services. The tender was initiated directly and is tagged at the award stage. The procurement was methodologically non-competitive, with the contract awarded to a single supplier, Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting) from Norwich, for the role of review team leader for a strategic assessment over a period of 4.5 days. The total contract value is £4,455.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services within strategic assessments and quality assurance. Firms with expertise in conducting detailed review processes and offering strategic advice to government projects could be well-suited for future opportunities in this domain. With a focus on direct procurement, companies that can establish strong relationships with public sector buyers like the Scottish Government might find such contracts beneficial for expanding their service offerings and demonstrating their unique value in non-competitive award scenarios.

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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 Scheme4.5 days: made up of 1/2 day preparation, 1 day reading, and 3 day review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560088
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

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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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
4
Supplier Names

ARJO

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

VENESKY BROWN

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