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title: "Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e31"
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# Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Research

Buyer: CONSUMER SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e31

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Consumer Scotland, pertains to commissioning research services on "Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances." This contract falls under the social research services industry and the procurement stage is currently at the award stage. The primary location for delivery is Scotland (Region: UKM) and the process followed an open procedure. Notably, the contract, valued at £400,000, began in August 2024, with an initial one-year duration and the possibility of extension until August 2027. The contract was awarded to Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable consumer groups. Companies adept at providing thorough and reliable research, as well as facilitating consumer engagement activities, stand to benefit greatly. SMEs and firms focused on social services are well-suited to compete, offering innovative solutions to meet Consumer Scotland's requirements. The contract’s potential extensions also provide prolonged engagement, amplifying opportunities for consistent business development.

## Notice

Consumer Scotland wishes to commission a single supplier to deliver two to four social research projects per year relating to the experiences of consumers living in vulnerable circumstances in Scotland. The contract may also be used to provide support with Consumer Scotland's other engagement activities with consumers in vulnerable circumstances such as organising and facilitating lived experience input to a specific activity such as a workshop.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consumer Scotland wishes to commission a single supplier Service Provider to deliver two to four social research projects per year relating to the experiences of consumers living in vulnerable circumstances in Scotland. The contract may also be used to provide support with Consumer Scotland's other engagement activities with consumers in vulnerable circumstances such as organising and facilitating lived experience input to a specific activity such as a workshop. The contract is expected to commence at the beginning of August 2024 for a period of twelve (12) months. An option to extend the period of the contract until August 2027 has been included under clause 4.2 of the Terms and Conditions.

Renewal: The contract is expected to commence at the beginning of August 2024 for a period of twelve (12) months. An option to extend the period of the contract until August 2027 has been included under clause 4.2 of the Terms and Conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029342-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONSUMER SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Craigentinny/Duddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029342-2024
- 7 Jun 2024 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017678-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768188
- https://consumer.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30592
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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