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Award of Liability for council tax debt: A review of the evidence for victim-survivors of domesti...

Scottish Government

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23 Jul 2026 at 15:09

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, commissioned a rapid literature review into the impact of joint and several liability for council tax debt on victim-survivors of domestic abuse. The work is intended to meet a review requirement under Section 76 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 and to provide an up-to-date synthesis and analysis of existing evidence. It will inform possible recommendations to Scottish Ministers that could improve arrangements for victim-survivors of domestic abuse and potentially other vulnerable groups. This is a social and policy research service, within research services and social research services. The buyer is the Scottish Government, with the requirement relating to Scotland and Scottish public policy.

The procurement has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to Craigforth Consultancy and Research following a Quick Quote procedure, with one bid recorded. The award value is £18,797.50 including the stated currency of GBP. The awarded scope covers the full literature review on council tax debt liability and domestic abuse, including evidence synthesis, analysis and consideration of implications for policy recommendations. The contract is recorded as active. The award was made as a single award to one supplier. The requirement is a services procurement rather than a goods or construction contract, and its subject is defined through research services and social research services classifications.

This opportunity shows demand for focused social research that can translate evidence into practical Scottish Government policy. Relevant suppliers would need experience of rapid literature reviews, structured evidence synthesis and critical analysis, with the ability to produce clear findings for senior policymakers. Credibility would be strengthened by knowledge of council tax debt, joint and several liability, domestic abuse and the needs of victim-survivors or other vulnerable groups. Suppliers should be able to work with legislation and public-sector policy questions, identify gaps and limitations in existing research, and turn findings into realistic recommendations. Research consultancies, policy institutes and specialist teams with a track record in social research and sensitive subject areas would be well placed when comparable requirements return.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Liability for council tax debt: A review of the evidence for victim-survivors of domesti...

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a rapid and up-to-date literature review covering the impact that being jointly and severally liable for council tax debt has on victim-survivors of domestic abuse.A review of this issue is required under Section 76 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025. The literature review will provide an up-to-date synthesis and analysis of existing evidence on this topic. It will also help inform potential recommendations made to Scottish Ministers by Scottish Government officials that could improve the system for victim-survivors of domestic abuse and potentially other vulnerable groups.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835878
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560796
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,797 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 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
12
Supplier Names

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

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

The Lines Between Ltd.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

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