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Award of MSF 2022 - Safer - Qualitative Research - ITT - 2026

Scottish Government

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15 Sep 2026 at 17:48

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government procured qualitative research services under its Marketing Services Framework 2022, for the “Safer” contract. The requirement concerns research commissioned to support safer-related policy, communications or public-service activity, with the detailed scope set out in the procurement documents. It is a services opportunity within business, marketing, consulting and related professional services. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh. The named supplier, Jump Research, is also based in Edinburgh. The procurement is specific to qualitative research rather than general marketing delivery, so it is most relevant to research agencies and consultancies able to design and conduct qualitative studies for a public-sector client.

This procurement has been awarded. It used a tender procedure, with two bids recorded. Jump Research was selected for an award of £150,000. The related contract is active and was signed on 9 October 2026. The recorded tender period runs from 9 October 2026 to 9 September 2027. The requirement is presented as a single Safer qualitative research contract under the Marketing Services Framework 2022, rather than as separate lots. The available outcome records identify the supplier and awarded value, but do not set out an award date or an evaluation weighting. The contract is therefore relevant as an awarded benchmark for the Scottish Government’s use of qualitative research services and the scale of this requirement.

For a supplier assessing future Scottish Government demand, this award demonstrates a defined requirement for qualitative research delivered through the Marketing Services Framework 2022, with a public-sector contract at substantial six-figure scale. A credible competitor would need strong qualitative research capability, including the ability to plan and deliver research that informs safer-related government work. Relevant experience of public-sector or policy-focused research would help demonstrate understanding of accountability, evidence quality and stakeholder needs. The successful supplier would also need sufficient capacity to manage a framework commission, produce clear findings and work reliably with a central government client. Research agencies, insight consultancies and marketing-services firms with established qualitative teams are the closest fit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of MSF 2022 - Safer - Qualitative Research - ITT - 2026

Notice Description

The requirement is for Marketing Services Framework 2022 for the "Safer - Qualitative Research" contract. Full details are supplied in the documents attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839539
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564580
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

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 202712 months to go
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

Fife Council

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

Perth & Kinross Council

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
5
Supplier Names

Jump Research

John Doe Group

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

Bell Group Limited

Further Information

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