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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Staff Surveys" project, overseen by Crown Estate Scotland, has reached the completion stage. This contract falls under the services category, specifically covering the provision of staff surveys and is located in the region identified as UKM75. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, where the contract was awarded without prior publication due to its status as below threshold. Key dates include the contract signing date on 22nd June 2026, with the award already issued to SocialOptic Ltd.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on delivering survey and data collection services, particularly those classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), given SocialOptic Ltd's success in securing the contract. Businesses with expertise in services related to staff surveys and those capable of offering competitive, innovative solutions would find such opportunities beneficial for growth. Moreover, the focus on limited procurement methods calls for companies with a strong reputation and established standing in the field to take advantage of future similar procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Staff Surveys

Notice Description

Provision of Staff Surveys

Procurement Information

Below threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835603
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558716
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALOPTIC

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