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Award of Consultation Analysis for Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans (MS-P-0488)

Scottish Government

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27 Jul 2026 at 13:45

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, commissioned consultation analysis for the Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans. The work concerns analysis of responses to the consultation and the production of findings to support final policy decisions, refine the proposed package of policies and underpinning actions, and inform publication of the plans. This is a social research and consultation-analysis service, classified under CPV 79315000. The requirement relates to Scottish fisheries management and public policy. The named buyer is the Scottish Government. The successful supplier, The Lines Between Ltd., is based in Edinburgh. The work is therefore suited to research and consultancy businesses able to analyse stakeholder consultation evidence and present findings for government policy development.

This procurement has reached the awarded stage. The contract was awarded to The Lines Between Ltd. for £9,347.50, inclusive of the stated GBP currency, and the associated contract is recorded as active. The requirement was to analyse the Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans consultation, which ran from 25 March to 17 June 2026. The analysis was intended to help finalise policy and refine the proposed policies and actions before publication of the plans by the end of 2026. One bid was recorded. The published outcome identifies the successful supplier but does not set out a wider procedure, lot structure or detailed evaluation weighting.

Although this contract has been awarded, it provides a clear example of the Scottish Government’s demand for focused consultation analysis to support fisheries policy. Suppliers seeking comparable work would need credible experience in social research, consultation design or analysis, and the ability to turn a substantial body of stakeholder responses into concise, defensible findings. Strong candidates would understand how evidence informs government policy, can distinguish themes and represent differing views accurately, and can produce reports that support decisions about policies and practical actions. Relevant capability includes qualitative analysis, research quality assurance, clear written communication and familiarity with public-sector stakeholders. Experience in fisheries, marine policy or environmental consultation would strengthen a supplier’s position when a similar requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Consultation Analysis for Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans (MS-P-0488)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission analysis of the Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) consultation which runs from 25 March until 17 June 2026.The findings of the analysis will be used to help Scottish Government finalise policy and refine the proposed package of "policies" and underpinning actions for inclusion in the Nephrops FMPs ahead of publication by the end of 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835829
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560949
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,347 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Registers of Scotland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3DG
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

The Lines Between Ltd.

TCS Response LTD.

Watts Group Limited

GRAHAM + SIBBALD Property Consultants Ltd

SSG Support Services Group LTD

3x1

National Centre for Social Research

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Turner & Townsend

ASA Recruitment

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