---
title: "Award of Behaviour and Motivation of Business in Scotland - Qualitative Insights"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000540831"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-02-28"
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# Award of Behaviour and Motivation of Business in Scotland - Qualitative Insights

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000540831

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Award of Behaviour and Motivation of Business in Scotland - Qualitative Insights" aimed at delivering qualitative research into the motivations and attitudes of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been signed on 11 June 2018, following a tender period that began on 14 June 2018 and ended on 31 October 2019. This research, classified under the services industry, focuses on influencing SME growth behaviours and is linked to the economic development location in Scotland.

This contract represents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in qualitative research and insights, particularly those with a focus on the SME sector and business growth dynamics. Businesses that can deliver behavioural research and are experienced in working with governmental institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The insights gained from this research will be pivotal for companies looking to align their services with the government’s initiatives aimed at fostering SME growth across Scotland.

## Notice

Please note this is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity.The Scottish Government is seeking a contractor to deliver a qualitative research piece into the owners of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), and their motivations and attitudes to growth and growth activities (e.g., innovation, internationalisation and productivity). The research should explore a number of growth specific behaviours that influence SME owner's perceptions and ambitions. This will help to form an understanding of how SME growth can be nudged in Scotland. Delivering primary behavioural insight research will detail how the government can encourage specific growth behaviours (e.g. get more people to undertake workplace innovation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346766 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,200 |
| 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 | EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH; CAE; IPSOS MORI; WESTERN COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2019 at 13:28 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346766

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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