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Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh commissioned research and advisory services on climate-related distress and uncertainty communication, delivered in Scotland. The requirement covers two distinct areas. Lot 1 concerns understanding eco-distress among young people in Scotland, including approaches to research their experiences and communication and engagement methods that could mitigate eco-distress and reduce risks to mental health and wellbeing. Lot 2 concerns developing a practical framework for analysing and communicating uncertainty to support decision-making in environment, natural resources and agriculture science for the Scottish Government. This is a services procurement in the social research, environmental research and evidence-based communications field. The University of Edinburgh is the buyer and central purchasing body, with work linked to Edinburgh and Scottish delivery.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded through an open procedure. The tender deadline and bid opening were 28 July 2026 at 12:00. Lot 1 was awarded to the National Centre for Social Research for £83,750, against an estimated lot value of £97,750, with the contract signed on 27 August 2026. Lot 2 was awarded to Aether Ltd for £58,175, against an estimated lot value of £69,000, also signed on 27 August 2026. Each lot has a 240-day contract period. Both contracts are active. Bids were submitted electronically in English; eight bids were received for Lot 1 and six for Lot 2. The procurement used a framework agreement with a maximum of two participants, and variants were not permitted.

This requirement demonstrates demand for suppliers able to combine rigorous research with practical communication and stakeholder engagement. A credible competitor would need experience researching young people’s mental health and wellbeing in the context of climate change, designing effective approaches to understand eco-distress, and translating findings into communications that support engagement and reduce harm. For the uncertainty work, relevant capability includes environmental, natural resources or agricultural science, uncertainty analysis, evidence synthesis and the development of usable decision-making frameworks for government. The successful suppliers were SMEs, and the competition attracted eight SME bids for the young people’s research and six for the uncertainty framework, indicating that specialist smaller firms can compete. Suppliers should be able to deliver research, analysis and clear outputs for public-sector decision makers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision of: "Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers." This requirement is divided into two lots: Lot 1: Understanding eco-distress in Scotland's young people. Lot 2: Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication.

Lot Information

Understanding eco-distress in Scotland's young people.

Lot 1: Understanding eco-distress in Scotland's young people. The work will help support the development of (a) approaches to better understand 'eco-distress' among YP in Scotland and (b) support the development of effective communication and engagement with YP, mitigating 'eco-distress' and reducing the risks to poor mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication.

Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication: to develop a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication to support decision-making in Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) science areas within the Scottish Government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834803
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563528
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£166,750 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£141,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

National Centre for Social Research

Aether

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558270
    Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers - The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision of: "Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers." This requirement is divided into two lots: Lot 1: Understanding eco-distress in Scotland's young people. Lot 2: Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563528
    Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers - The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision of: "Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers." This requirement is divided into two lots: Lot 1: Understanding eco-distress in Scotland's young people. Lot 2: Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication.

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