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title: "Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council"
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# Provision of Consultation Analyses for the Scottish Sentencing Council

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eadb

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has awarded a contract for the provision of consultation analysis services to support the Scottish Sentencing Council. The contract involves the Diffley Partnership as the primary supplier and Wellside Research Ltd as the reserve supplier. This procurement process, conducted under an open procedure, falls within the services category, specifically focusing on survey analysis services. The contract has been concluded with a signed agreement on 18th September 2025 and will initially run for two years, with options to extend for an additional two years at the discretion of SCTS. The services will be delivered in the region of Scotland (UKM), with the SCTS acting as the contracting authority from its base in Edinburgh.

This tender presents notable opportunities for SMEs specialising in research, survey, and data analysis services to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure future contracts. Businesses that have a strong track record in delivering quality consultation analyses and possess the necessary technical and economic strengths to comply with the specified criteria—such as holding substantial liability insurance and presenting successful case studies from the past three years—are well-suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities. The open procurement method ensures that qualified enterprises have the chance to participate, fostering a competitive edge and growth within the research and analysis sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) aim to appoint a principle supplier and a reserve supplier to deliver consultation analyses services for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC). The contract will have an initial duration of two years, with two one-year optional extensions (2+1+1), taken at SCTS' discretion.

Renewal: 2 x 1-year options to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058776-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Yes, the re-tender process will most likely begin in winter 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £142,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; WELLSIDE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058776-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024037-2025
- 10 Mar 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008472-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799359
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00396
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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