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title: "Research into supporting the economic, social & environ sustainability of the UK's marine sectors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000559621"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-02-07"
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# Research into supporting the economic, social & environ sustainability of the UK's marine sectors

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000559621

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in a tendering process titled "Research into supporting the economic, social & environ sustainability of the UK's marine sectors." This project, categorised under services, aims to identify opportunities for maximising economic growth in the UK's marine sectors while ensuring equitable benefit distribution. The tender is active, with a deadline for submissions set for 25th October 2018. The research will take place around Scotland, and proposals will be evaluated using an open procurement method. The estimated contract value is £80,000, and additionally, the contract period will span from 26th November 2018 to 25th April 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in economic research, marine industries, and sustainability studies. Companies with expertise in environmental consultancy, marine resource management, and socio-economic analysis will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The project aims to generate valuable insights into market failures impacting the marine sectors, which will be critical for informing future policies and supporting long-term growth. Engaging in this tender could enhance not only business visibility but also contribute to sustainable economic development in the community.

## Notice

There is need to identify whether there is scope to maximise the economic growth of the UK's marine sectors, and to ensure that the benefits of growth are distributed fairly across society and can be enjoyed by future generations. It is against this background that evidence is required on the maket failures and economic growth constraints facing the UK's marine sectors. This evidence will guide policy in how best to support the sustainable growth of the different industry sectors in a strategic and streamlined way.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There is need to identify whether there is scope to maximise the economic growth of the UK's marine sectors, and to ensure that the benefits of growth are distributed fairly across society and can be enjoyed by future generations. It is against this background that evidence is required on the maket failures and economic growth constraints facing the UK's marine sectors. This evidence will guide policy in how best to support the sustainable growth of the different industry sectors in a strategic and streamlined way.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344523 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 25 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,728 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| 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 | EKOSGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344523
- 3 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333065

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333065&idx=4
  15th October 2018 - Questions posed and answers provided.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333065&idx=1
  3rd October 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333065&idx=2
  3rd October 2018 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333065&idx=3
  3rd October 2018 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions of Service Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333065
  Research into supporting the economic, social & environ sustainability of the UK's marine sectors - There is need to identify whether there is scope to maximise the economic growth of the UK's marine sectors, and to ensure that the benefits of growth are distributed fairly across society and can be enjoyed by future generations. It is against this background that evidence is required on the maket failures and economic growth constraints facing the UK's marine sectors. This evidence will guide policy in how best to support the sustainable growth of the different industry sectors in a strategic and streamlined way.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344523
  Research into supporting the economic, social & environ sustainability of the UK's marine sectors - There is need to identify whether there is scope to maximise the economic growth of the UK's marine sectors, and to ensure that the benefits of growth are distributed fairly across society and can be enjoyed by future generations. It is against this background that evidence is required on the maket failures and economic growth constraints facing the UK's marine sectors. This evidence will guide policy in how best to support the sustainable growth of the different industry sectors in a strategic and streamlined way.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000559621
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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