--- title: "An Assessment of the Opportunities to Retain and Increase Sheep and Lamb Processing in Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000555679" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555679" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555679.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555679.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-02-05" --- # An Assessment of the Opportunities to Retain and Increase Sheep and Lamb Processing in Scotland Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000555679 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555679) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555679.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by the Scottish Government, focused on the research titled "An Assessment of the Opportunities to Retain and Increase Sheep and Lamb Processing in Scotland". This tender falls under the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. Currently, the procurement is in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 27 September 2018. The procedure follows an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation from interested parties. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural services, market research, and consulting, particularly those experienced in the sheep and lamb processing sector. Companies specialising in supply chain analysis, market assessment, and policy recommendations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the research aims to identify and address key challenges in the industry while exploring new market opportunities. ## Notice The research seeks to understand the underlying causes for the reduction in sheep slaughter and processing numbers in Scotland and to identify potential market opportunities that would aid a reversal of this negative trend. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Investigate, through a literature review and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, the key drivers for the reduction in sheep slaughter and processing numbers in Scotland, including the impact it has had on the supply chain Provide an assessment of what needs to be done by the industry and Government to a) increase lamb processing in Scotland and b) combat the significant leakage and displacement of activity that is currently going south of the border (England and Wales) Explore what opportunities or challenges there are for Scotch Lamb to tap into other growing market opportunities in the UK or overseas, Provide recommendations for policy and industry to ensure a strong and profitable industry for the future. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344193 | | 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 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £34,768 | ## 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 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SAC COMMERCIAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344193 - 30 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329782 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329782&idx=1 30th August 2018 - ITT Docs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329782&idx=2 30th August 2018 - FAQs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329782 An Assessment of the Opportunities to Retain and Increase Sheep and Lamb Processing in Scotland - The research seeks to understand the underlying causes for the reduction in sheep slaughter and processing numbers in Scotland and to identify potential market opportunities that would aid a reversal of this negative trend. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344193 An Assessment of the Opportunities to Retain and Increase Sheep and Lamb Processing in Scotland - The research seeks to understand the underlying causes for the reduction in sheep slaughter and processing numbers in Scotland and to identify potential market opportunities that would aid a reversal of this negative trend. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555679 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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