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Compulsory Purchase Compensation Research

Scottish Government

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11 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is commissioning research into compensation paid to people whose land is acquired using compulsory purchase powers. The work will support reform and modernisation of Scotland’s compulsory purchase system, inform possible future legislation and assist the Scottish Parliament’s scrutiny of that legislation. The research must examine how the prospect of future planning permission, known as hope value, affects compensation payments; how the timing, costs and risks of delivering that potential permission affect payments; and how the existing condition of property affects the market value used to calculate compensation. This is a professional research service delivered across Scotland, with the Scottish Government as the buying organisation. The procurement is classified under CPV 72221000, covering business and management consultancy services.

The procurement has reached tender: the Scottish Government invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single lot with an estimated value of £41,600 including the stated currency, and a contract period from 1 December 2026 to 30 April 2027. Bids were to be submitted electronically in English by 2 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening scheduled for the same time. Bids must remain valid for 180 days after the submission deadline. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, and electronic invoicing is allowed. Variants are not permitted. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The planned award period begins on 2 October 2026.

This opportunity suits research consultancies, property and land valuation specialists, planning economists and teams experienced in compulsory purchase or compensation analysis. Strong bidders will need to design and deliver credible evidence on hope value, including the influence of prospective planning permission, its delivery timetable, associated costs and implementation risks. Relevant capability also includes assessing how existing property condition affects market value and compensation calculations. The work calls for understanding of land acquisition powers, property markets, planning appraisal and Scottish policy or legislative context, alongside the ability to gather, analyse and explain evidence clearly for government and parliamentary scrutiny. It is suited to a focused research team able to complete a defined, Scotland-wide study within the required contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Compulsory Purchase Compensation Research

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is pursuing a comprehensive programme to reform and modernise Scotland's compulsory purchase system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overall aim of this research is to provide information about the compensation received by those whose land is acquired under compulsory purchase powers. The evidence generated through the research is intended to inform decisions on potential future legislation by the Scottish Government and scrutiny of any such legislation by the Scottish Parliament. The objectives of the project are to address the following questions: a. How frequently and to what extent are compensation payments affected by the prospect of future planning permission ("hope value")? b. In cases where hope value is a factor, to what extent are payments affected by the timing, costs and risks of implementing any such prospective planning permission? c. To what extent does the current condition of property affect the market value calculated for the purpose of compensation?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000842803
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564349
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 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 Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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