Expert Advice on Tartans and Tartan Registrations

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Expert Advice on Tartans and Tartan Registrations

Notice Description

Provision of advice regarding tartan registrations, as well as responding to queries raised in relation to proposed tartans and tartans that are already registered by the SRTA.

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Lot 1

Provision of specialist expert advice regarding tartans and tartan registrations to the Scottish Register of Tartans. The contract has been awarded using a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The required services can only be delivered by a particular supplier due to their unique and highly specialised expertise in tartan design and heritage, and their recognised authority in this niche field. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and competition is therefore absent.

Procurement Information

Expert advice is required in relation to the registering of new tartans and making amendments to old (legacy) tartan entries. There is no other supplier who can offer the required expertise that can be supplied by the Scottish Tartans Authority. They are the experts in tartan history and research in Scotland.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835925
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559972
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: 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
CPV Codes: 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 13 Jul 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 23 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF 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: EH1 3YY
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 North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: THE SCOTTISH TARTANS AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559972
Expert Advice on Tartans and Tartan Registrations - Provision of advice regarding tartan registrations, as well as responding to queries raised in relation to proposed tartans and tartans that are already registered by the SRTA.

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