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Making Climate Futures Real

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh commissioned research for ClimateXChange, on behalf of the Scottish Government, into how best to explain to the public what a changing climate means for Scotland. The work is intended to produce a report and practical recommendations for trusted messengers communicating Scotland’s future climate realities. This is research and public-engagement advice, rather than delivery of climate adaptation works or communications materials themselves. The requirement covers Scotland. The University of Edinburgh managed the procurement and will use the findings within the ClimateXChange project. The research combines understanding of climate communication with recommendations that can help trusted voices explain future climate impacts clearly to the general public.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been signed. The University used an open procedure, with one lot covering the research requirement. Ten bids were received. Climate Outreach and Changeworks Resource for Life Ltd were selected jointly; the contract value is £99,141. The stated tender estimate was £90,000, including a 15% contingency for possible additional associated services. The contract was signed on 26 August 2026 and is for 210 days. Evaluation requirements included a minimum general annual turnover of £207,000 for each of the previous two years, professional indemnity cover of £1 million per event, employers’ liability cover of £5 million, and public liability cover of £2 million. Bidders also had to show resilient, sustainable supply-chain systems and prompt subcontractor payment, with at least 95% of invoices paid on time or a director-signed improvement plan.

This award demonstrates demand from the University of Edinburgh for research that translates climate evidence into practical public communication recommendations for Scotland. Credible competitors will need expertise in climate communication and research, including the ability to understand how people interpret climate impacts and identify trusted messengers. They should be able to deliver a clear research report with actionable recommendations for communicating future climate realities to the general public. The joint award to a climate-focused organisation and a Scottish resource and sustainability organisation indicates that complementary research and local delivery capabilities can be relevant. Recruitment of research participants may involve subcontracting, so suitable participant-recruitment capability and oversight of any subcontractors are useful. Future competitors for this specific requirement should also be able to meet the financial, insurance and supply-chain payment standards used in this competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Making Climate Futures Real

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has conducted a tender exercise to appoint a Supplier to deliver research 'Making Climate Futures Real: how to best communicate to the public what a changing climate means for Scotland.', a ClimateXChange project commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The primary output of this research project will be a report and set of practical recommendations for trusted messengers to communicate effectively to the general public about Scotland's future climate realities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement was conducted as an Open procedure which in accordance with the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 to establish a contract. The University has appointed a Supplier to deliver 'Making Climate Futures Real: how to best communicate to the public what a changing climate means for Scotland.', a ClimateXChange project commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The primary output of this research project will be a report and set of practical recommendations for trusted messengers to communicate effectively to the general public about Scotland's future climate realities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834883
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565955
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,141 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 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

Climate Outreach

Changeworks Resource for Life Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558165
    Making Climate Futures Real - The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender exercise to appoint a Supplier to deliver 'Making Climate Futures Real: how to best communicate to the public what a changing climate means for Scotland.', a ClimateXChange project commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The primary output of this research project will be a report and set of practical recommendations for trusted messengers to communicate effectively to the general public about Scotland's future climate realities.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565955
    Making Climate Futures Real - The University of Edinburgh has conducted a tender exercise to appoint a Supplier to deliver research 'Making Climate Futures Real: how to best communicate to the public what a changing climate means for Scotland.', a ClimateXChange project commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The primary output of this research project will be a report and set of practical recommendations for trusted messengers to communicate effectively to the general public about Scotland's future climate realities.

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