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29 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Transport Inequalities Research” in the public service industry category. This opportunity is aimed at commissioning research to address transport-related inequalities within the Argyll and Bute area, with the procurement method being open procedure. Key dates to note include the tender period closing on 17th July 2026, at 17:00 BST, and the award period starting on 20th July 2026, at 09:00 BST. The council is located in Lochgilphead, UKM, and requires electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, especially those experienced in community studies and data analysis, to expand their portfolio by engaging with local authorities. Given the budget of GBP 45,000, this process is tailored for businesses that have the capabilities to deliver qualitative and quantitative research outputs. Firms involved in transportation consultancy, public policy analysis, or infrastructure development can leverage this chance to build their reputation within the public sector and contribute to forming strategic frameworks for addressing local transport issues.

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Notice Title

Transport Inequalities Research

Notice Description

The Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership (CPP) seeks to commission research to identify and quantify transport-related inequalities experienced by individuals and communities across the area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership (CPP) is seeking to commission research to collect detailed qualitative and quantitative data on transport-related inequalities from the widest possible representation of Argyll and Bute residents. The CPP requests that the findings be presented in a format that is suitable for onward analysis by the Community Planning team, leading to the creation of a framework around which actions are developed to address inequalities in transport infrastructure. Please find full details of this requirement in the attached ITQ Document.. Please find full details of this requirement in the attached ITQ Document.

Renewal: This contract may include options to extend if requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835857
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558933
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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