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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Communities Analysis Division dedicated to tackling social justice and child poverty, has awarded a contract titled "Award of High Value Property Bands Consultation Analysis" in the services industry category. The procurement was conducted by direct award to The Lines Between Ltd. based in Edinburgh. This award reflects the Scottish Government's initiative to analyse responses from a public consultation regarding new high value property bands, or the so-called 'Mansion Tax'. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract signed on 8th April 2026. This contract, valued at £20,000, is aimed at delivering essential research and social research services for the government.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for organisations skilled in detailed research and analysis, particularly within the social justice and property tax domains. Businesses that specialise in providing services to government bodies and have experience in conducting comprehensive consultations would find this type of contract particularly suited to their expertise. Such opportunities not only enhance a company's portfolio by showcasing their capability to handle significant policy analysis but also bolster their credibility in the competitive field of government contracting. The direct award methodology used here highlights the government's reliance on trusted partners who can deliver insights swiftly and efficiently.

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Notice Title

Award of High Value Property Bands Consultation Analysis

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the analysis of responses to a public consultation on the introduction of two new high value property bands for council tax (a 'Mansion Tax').

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836834
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561684
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LINES BETWEEN

Further Information

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