---
title: "2017/18 RE002 Evaluating the economic impact of Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000521848"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE (COMMISSIONING ON BEHALF OF HEALTH SCOTLAND)"
published: "2018-04-04"
---

# 2017/18 RE002 Evaluating the economic impact of Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE (COMMISSIONING ON BEHALF OF HEALTH SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000521848

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## Summary

The Scottish Ambulance Service, acting on behalf of Health Scotland, conducted a public procurement process for the project titled "2017/18 RE002 Evaluating the economic impact of Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland." This initiative falls under the health sector and is set to be delivered in the UK. The tender, classified as an open procedure, has reached the Award stage. Key dates include the bid opening on 19 February 2018 and the signing of the contract on 21 March 2018, with a project value of £125,000.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research services related to public health and economic impact assessments. Firms specialising in data analysis, health economics, or associated research methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. By participating in this tender, companies can demonstrate their capabilities and potentially establish long-lasting relationships with a government organisation, thereby fostering future business growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Research Minimum Unit Pricing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315490 |
| 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 | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE (COMMISSIONING ON BEHALF OF HEALTH SCOTLAND) |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315490
- 6 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303280

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303280
  2017/18 RE002 Evaluating the economic impact of Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland - Research Minimum Unit Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315490
  2017/18 RE002 Evaluating the economic impact of Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland - Research Minimum Unit Pricing

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishambulance.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521848
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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