--- title: "Research project: Adoption of Scottish Planning Policy in Local Development Plans" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000566514" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566514" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566514.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566514.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-03-26" --- # Research project: Adoption of Scottish Planning Policy in Local Development Plans Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000566514 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566514) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566514.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently conducting a public procurement for a research project titled "Adoption of Scottish Planning Policy in Local Development Plans," focusing on the categorisation of services within the fields of general public services and economic affairs. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 15th January 2019, and the award period commencing on the same date. Interested parties can deliver submissions electronically, ensuring compliance with the requirements outlined in the tender documents. The project is centred in Edinburgh, UK. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses engaged in research and policy analysis, particularly those experienced in urban development and planning. Companies well-suited to compete include those with expertise in local government policies and planning frameworks, as well as firms capable of delivering comprehensive analytical reports. The project aims to gather vital insights into how local authorities have integrated existing policies, potentially paving the way for future contracts and collaborations in the governmental sector. ## Notice This project will ensure that the Scottish Government has a sound overview of how effective the policies in the current Scottish Planning Policy are in influencing local development planning and decision making. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This research will gather information on how local authorities have incorporated the policies in Scottish Planning Policy (2014) into their development plans. It will explore how future national policies could be developed in light of the proposed new arrangements included in the Planning (Scotland) Bill. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349477 | | 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 | 26 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Feb 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £21,000 | ## 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 | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | IRONSIDE FARRAR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349477 - 4 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338922 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338922&idx=7 5th December 2018 - Schedule 1 - Instructions for Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338922&idx=8 5th December 2018 - Schedule 1 - Instructions for Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338922&idx=3 5th December 2018 - Schedule 1 - Instructions for Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338922&idx=1 4th December 2018 - Invitation to Tender letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338922&idx=2 4th December 2018 - Research specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338922&idx=4 4th December 2018 - Schedule 2 - Form of Tender to the Scottish Government - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338922&idx=5 4th December 2018 - Schedule 3 - Pricing schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338922&idx=6 4th December 2018 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338922 Research project: Adoption of Scottish Planning Policy in Local Development Plans - This project will ensure that the Scottish Government has a sound overview of how effective the policies in the current Scottish Planning Policy are in influencing local development planning and decision making. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349477 Research project: Adoption of Scottish Planning Policy in Local Development Plans - This project will ensure that the Scottish Government has a sound overview of how effective the policies in the current Scottish Planning Policy are in influencing local development planning and decision making. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566514 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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