---
title: "Identifying the reasons for delays with decisions on Planning applications for housing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000528001"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-11-05"
---

# Identifying the reasons for delays with decisions on Planning applications for housing

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000528001

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is launching a tender titled "Identifying the reasons for delays with decisions on Planning applications for housing." This procurement falls under the services category and is targeted at identifying delays in housing planning decisions within the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is active with a submission deadline on 1st March 2018, and the total value of the contract is approximately £15,000. Proposals should be submitted electronically as part of the open procurement method, allowing for fair competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in planning consultancy, research, or related fields, particularly those with experience in liaising with local authorities and stakeholders. Businesses that have the capability to conduct in-depth analysis of planning processes and offer actionable solutions would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their profile within the public sector and open doors to further contracts with governmental bodies.

## Notice

The aim of this research is to investigate the reasons for delays that arise with deciding planning applications for housing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project will require liaison with applicants, local authorities, and in certain cases other stakeholders, to independently identify issues and reasons for delay with planning applications for housing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336039 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 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 | £14,760 |

## 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 | EH1 3DG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRONSIDE FARRAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336039
- 1 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308518

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308518&idx=5
  21st February 2018 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308518&idx=8
  21st February 2018 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308518&idx=2
  5th February 2018 - Schedule 1 Instructions for tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308518&idx=7
  5th February 2018 - Schedule 1 Instructions for tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308518&idx=4
  1st February 2018 - Schedule 3 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308518&idx=6
  1st February 2018 - Project Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308518&idx=1
  1st February 2018 - Invitation to tender letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308518&idx=3
  1st February 2018 - Schedule 2 - Form of tender to the Scottish Government
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308518
  Identifying the reasons for delays with decisions on Planning applications for housing - The aim of this research is to investigate the reasons for delays that arise with deciding planning applications for housing.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336039
  Identifying the reasons for delays with decisions on Planning applications for housing - The aim of this research is to investigate the reasons for delays that arise with deciding planning applications for housing.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528001

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