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title: "Research Project - Housing Land Audits"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000521739"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-02-28"
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# Research Project - Housing Land Audits

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000521739

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking bids for the "Research Project - Housing Land Audits". This procurement, categorised under general public services, is set in the UK with a primary location in Edinburgh. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having signed the contract on 1st February 2018 for a total amount of £14,700. This initiative aims to improve the understanding of Housing Land Audits across Scotland by reviewing current action programmes and policies, and the classification falls under the CPV code 73110000. Potential suppliers should note that the planned completion of this project is set for 90 days from contract signing.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy or research services regarding land use, urban planning, and housing policy. Companies with expertise in these areas will find this procurement particularly suitable, allowing them to leverage their skills in providing insights to government projects. As this project addresses the variability in housing land audit practices, it reflects a wider need for analytical insights and solutions in public sector planning, making it a pathway for growth for relevant service providers.

## Notice

This research aims to look at current Housing Land Audits and LDP Action Programmes for all planning authorities across Scotland. It will consider existing Scottish Planning Policy, and any relevant Guidance and Advice as well as the emerging proposals identified in Places, People and Planning working paper on practice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project will identify the variability in approach of using Housing Land Audits to assess compliance with SPP Housing Land policy requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311799 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,700 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RYDEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311799
- 11 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303737

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303737&idx=2
  14th December 2017 - Project Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303737&idx=7
  14th December 2017 - Project Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303737&idx=3
  11th December 2017 - Schedule 1 - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303737&idx=4
  11th December 2017 - Schedule 2 - Form of Tender to the Scottish Government
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303737&idx=5
  11th December 2017 - Schedule 3 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303737&idx=6
  11th December 2017 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303737&idx=1
  11th December 2017 - Invitation to tender letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303737
  Research Poject - Housing Land Audits - This research aims to look at current Housing Land Audits and LDP Action Programmes for all planning authorities across Scotland. It will consider existing Scottish Planning Policy, and any relevant Guidance and Advice as well as the emerging proposals identified in Places, People and Planning working paper on practice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311799
  Research Project - Housing Land Audits - This research aims to look at current Housing Land Audits and LDP Action Programmes for all planning authorities across Scotland. It will consider existing Scottish Planning Policy, and any relevant Guidance and Advice as well as the emerging proposals identified in Places, People and Planning working paper on practice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521739

## Provenance

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