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Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking suppliers for the provision of Scottish Consumer Sentiment Indicator Data 2026. This tender relates to the economic affairs category and involves collecting consumer sentiment data to gauge economic conditions, financial security, and spending attitudes within the UK, specifically in the UKM region. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12th August 2026 at 16:00. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, and interested parties are required to submit their responses electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. The awarded contract is valued at £85,000 and spans a term of two years.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic data analysis, financial research, or consumer sentiment studies. Companies with established capabilities in producing timely insights into economic performance will be particularly well-positioned to compete. As the tender encompasses an open procurement method, it encourages participation from a wide range of entities, promoting competition and transparency. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to data collection and analysis could find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their expertise while expanding their business footprint in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Scottish Consumer Sentiment Indicator Data 2026

Notice Description

Provision of consumer sentiment data. This indicator aims to gauge people's views and expectations of economic conditions, their household financial security and their attitudes to spending, and provide more timely insights into economic performance than traditional economic statistics. See Specification for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government wishes to procure a new contract for the Scottish Consumer Sentiment Indicator (SCSI) data collection to continue the monthly and quarterly time-series for a period of two years. This will enable the Scottish Government to continue to publish the SCSI on a monthly and quarterly basis and to use the indicator as part of broader economic analysis on the Scottish economy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838187
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560727
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

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20263 weeks 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
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
EH1 3DG
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560727
    Provision of Scottish Consumer Sentiment Indicator Data 2026 - Provision of consumer sentiment data. This indicator aims to gauge people's views and expectations of economic conditions, their household financial security and their attitudes to spending, and provide more timely insights into economic performance than traditional economic statistics. See Specification for full details.

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