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title: "Award of Analysis of Written Responses - Collaborative Economy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000494970"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2017-05-31"
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# Award of Analysis of Written Responses - Collaborative Economy

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000494970

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently awarded a contract for the analysis of written responses for the Collaborative Economy project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in market research. The tender was initiated on 23rd May 2017 and concluded on 30th August 2017. The procurement process was a tendering method, and the awarded contract, valued at £8,344.97, was signed on 22nd May 2017. The project aims to provide insights into the impacts of the collaborative economy across Scotland, involving contributions from local citizens and businesses based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market analysis, consultancy, and research services. Companies that are adept at handling qualitative and quantitative data analysis, as well as those experienced in the collaborative economy sector, would be particularly well-suited to respond. With an increasing focus on collaborative consumption, businesses that can effectively showcase their expertise in understanding the dynamics of this rapidly evolving market may find valuable prospects for growth and engagement through similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

The Scottish Government's Economic Development Directorate wishes to commission an analysis of responses to the call for evidence for the Scottish Expert Advisory Panel on the Collaborative Economy. This brief specification sets out the minimum requirements and timescales for this piece of workThe collaborative economy has revolutionised the ways in which goods and services are purchased, consumed and provided. This has accelerated in recent years with advances in technology. The collaborative economy allows access to the sharing or provision of goods and services, assets and resources without the need for ownership. Prominent examples of this include Uber, Airbnb, Deliveroo, Hassle, Kickstarter and Task Rabbit.On 24 April, the Scottish Government launched a call for evidence on behalf of the Helen Goulden, Chair of the Panel, which seeks views, experiences and input from Scotland's citizens and businesses: from users of the collaborative economy; from businesses operating in this growing area; and from established businesses which are experiencing significant change in their sector as a result of the collaborative economy.The call for evidence can be found on Citizen Space at https://consult.scotland.gov.uk/digital-communications/collaborative-economy.The specific objectives of this project are to:* Undertake a robust quantitative (where appropriate) and qualitative analysis of each specific question in the call for evidence;* Deliver weekly progress feedback to the project manager;

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284622 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,344 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

## Release History

- 31 May 2017 at 15:35 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284622

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://consult.scotland.gov.uk/digital-communications/collaborative-economy.The

## Provenance

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