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Evaluation of Rural Land Market Reporting

Scottish Land Commission

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25 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Land Commission is seeking a consultancy or research service to evaluate its rural land market reporting. The work is intended to generate evidence, insights and recommendations for improving future reports. It covers the impact of the reporting, including how reports are used and influence policy and decision-making; the effectiveness of the current reporting process and methodology; possible expansion of coverage; and the economic value and value for money of the reports. The evaluation should consider benefits to participants, public finances and wider society, and should advise on future land market reports where appropriate. The service is being delivered for the Commission in Scotland, with the buying organisation based in Inverness. The requirement is classified as research and evaluation consultancy services.

This procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. It is a single-lot services contract. The tender deadline and bid opening were set for 21 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with the award period starting at that time. The contract period is 21 September to 11 December 2026. The estimated contract value is £15,000. Bids must be submitted in English and remain valid for 90 days after the deadline. Variants are not allowed. The evaluation requires staff names and professional qualifications to be provided. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement, and the tender uses price and quality assessment as set out in the procurement documents.

This opportunity suits research consultancies, policy evaluation specialists and economists able to assess the effects and usefulness of public-sector reporting. Relevant capability includes designing or conducting comparative impact evaluations, reviewing research and reporting processes, assessing methodologies, analysing policy and decision-making outcomes, and considering whether reporting could be expanded. Suppliers should also be able to evaluate value for money, quantify or assess tangible and wider economic benefits, and develop practical recommendations for future reporting. The work calls for a team whose members’ names and professional qualifications can be provided with the bid, and for clear written delivery in English. It is particularly relevant to organisations experienced in rural land markets, public policy, socioeconomic research or evidence-led programme improvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of Rural Land Market Reporting

Notice Description

The aims of the project are to produce an evaluation of the SLC's rural land market reporting to generate insights and improvements for future reporting. The evaluation will focus on several elements: 1) Impact - this objective is to understand the use of the report and its effects, outcomes and the extent to which reporting is effective in informing policy and decision making. There is a comparative element for this. 2) Process - understanding the effectiveness of the current approach, how the reporting process is working, assessing potential improvements to the methodology, and considering expansion of the coverage of reporting to other areas. 3) Economic Value - understanding value for money and costing the tangible benefits of the reports compared to the costs. What are the wider economic benefits to participants, public finances and society? 4) Analysis and Recommendations - the above steps inform the analysis and evaluation to understand to what extent and degree of progress towards the reporting aims are being made, and any recommendations for improvements. The report should, where appropriate, include advice for the SLC for future land market reports.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aims of the project are to produce an evaluation of the SLC's rural land market reporting to generate insights and improvements for future reporting. The evaluation will focus on several elements: 1) Impact - this objective is to understand the use of the report and its effects, outcomes and the extent to which reporting is effective in informing policy and decision making. There is a comparative element for this. 2) Process - understanding the effectiveness of the current approach, how the reporting process is working, assessing potential improvements to the methodology, and considering expansion of the coverage of reporting to other areas. 3) Economic Value - understanding value for money and costing the tangible benefits of the reports compared to the costs. What are the wider economic benefits to participants, public finances and society? 4) Analysis and Recommendations - the above steps inform the analysis and evaluation to understand to what extent and degree of progress towards the reporting aims are being made, and any recommendations for improvements. The report should, where appropriate, include advice for the SLC for future land market reports.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000841140
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563053
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Land Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563053
    Evaluation of Rural Land Market Reporting - The aims of the project are to produce an evaluation of the SLC's rural land market reporting to generate insights and improvements for future reporting. The evaluation will focus on several elements: 1) Impact - this objective is to understand the use of the report and its effects, outcomes and the extent to which reporting is effective in informing policy and decision making. There is a comparative element for this. 2) Process - understanding the effectiveness of the current approach, how the reporting process is working, assessing potential improvements to the methodology, and considering expansion of the coverage of reporting to other areas. 3) Economic Value - understanding value for money and costing the tangible benefits of the reports compared to the costs. What are the wider economic benefits to participants, public finances and society? 4) Analysis and Recommendations - the above steps inform the analysis and evaluation to understand to what extent and degree of progress towards the reporting aims are being made, and any recommendations for improvements. The report should, where appropriate, include advice for the SLC for future land market reports.

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