---
title: "Award of MSF 2017 - Greener - Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000528733"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-05-15"
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# Award of MSF 2017 - Greener - Research

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000528733

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently concluded the procurement process for the "Award of MSF 2017 - Greener - Research" contract, which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on Public Relations and Image. The tender period commenced on 22 March 2018 and concluded on 21 March 2019. This project involved the procurement of Market Research Services, and a contract worth £150,000 was awarded to RS Consulting Ltd t/a Breaking Blue on 22 March 2018. The procurement process was initiated as a tender to gather competitive bids from providers within the specified industry located in Scotland.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, public relations, and associated consultancy services to expand their portfolio and engage with the public sector. Companies that excel in qualitative and quantitative analysis, communications strategies, and stakeholder engagement would find this tender particularly relevant. Moreover, businesses that can demonstrate a robust understanding of the Scottish Government's strategic priorities will be well-positioned to compete for similar procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The requirement is for Market Research Services for the 'MSF 2017 - Greener - Research Services' under the Market Research Services Framework 2017 Ref: SP-16-011. Full details are supplied in the documents attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319126 |
| 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 | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; NHS FORTH VALLEY; NHS GRAMPIAN; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | ASPECT CONTRACTS; BORDER SIGNS & GRAPHICS; BROWN SOIL; CALEDONIAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES; CYCLEHOOP; DEREK BROWN FORESTRY & GARDENING CONTRACTOR; GALLOWAY GROUNDWORKS; GAMMA TELECOM; GOWRIE CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; HOPKINS STEEL; JAMES WALKER & SON; KIER CONSTRUCTION; MCGILL ELECTRICAL; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; REGENERIS CONSULTING; RHODAR; RS CONSULTING LTD T/A BREAKING BLUE; SIGNCRAFT SIGNS; SIGNS OF SCOTLAND; SUTCLIFFE PLAY (SCOTLAND; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; VOYAGE 1 LIMITED T/A VOYAGE CARE; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 11:45 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319126

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nhsforthvalley.com
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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