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title: "Research project - Scaling the Place Standard Tool: research to inform preparation of NPF4"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000568086"
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published: "2019-03-26"
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# Research project - Scaling the Place Standard Tool: research to inform preparation of NPF4

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000568086

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently managing a public procurement process concerning the research project titled "Research project - Scaling the Place Standard Tool: research to inform preparation of NPF4." This initiative, under the services category, primarily focuses on leveraging the Place Standard tool for enhanced strategic-level operations within the UK's designated regions. The procurement method is open, and the relevant procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract signed on 5 March 2019. Notably, the financial allocation for this contract amounts to £29,866, with delivery expected across the UK, as indicated by the contractual details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in public services, economic development, and community engagement. Businesses such as larger consulting agencies and research institutions with capabilities in analysis and strategic planning would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, given the collaborative nature and focus on community engagement of this project, firms experienced in stakeholder engagement and participatory planning may find themselves strategically positioned to deliver innovative solutions aligned with the Scottish Government’s objectives.

## Notice

This research will explore how the Place Standard tool can be scaled up to operate at a strategic, regional or national level, and how the tool might be used to monitor delivery of national outcomes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Place Standard assessment tool was developed in 2015 by NHS Health Scotland, Architecture & Design Scotland and the Scottish Government as a result of the 2013 Creating Places policy statement (2013) and Good Places, Better Health (2008). The tool provides a simple framework to structure consistent and relevant conversations about place and identify communities perceptions of their neighbourhood. This project will consider how the Place Standard tool can be scaled up to operate effectively at a strategic and regional level. The work will inform how the Place Standard tool's structure could be used to develop the next iteration of NPF4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349496 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,999 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | LAND USE CONSULTANTS; SAVILLS |

## 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=MAR349496
- 26 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349476
- 18 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340281

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340281&idx=7
  19th December 2018 - Project specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340281&idx=8
  19th December 2018 - Project specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340281&idx=2
  19th December 2018 - Project specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340281&idx=3
  18th December 2018 - Schedule 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340281&idx=4
  18th December 2018 - Schedule 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340281&idx=5
  18th December 2018 - Schedule 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340281&idx=6
  18th December 2018 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340281&idx=1
  18th December 2018 - Invitation to Tender letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340281
  Research project - Scaling the Place Standard Tool: research to inform preparation of NPF4 - This research will explore how the Place Standard tool can be scaled up to operate at a strategic, regional or national level, and how the tool might be used to monitor delivery of national outcomes.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349496
  Research project - Scaling the Place Standard Tool: research to inform preparation of NPF4 - This research will explore how the Place Standard tool can be scaled up to operate at a strategic, regional or national level, and how the tool might be used to monitor delivery of national outcomes.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349476
  Research project - Scaling the Place Standard Tool: research to inform preparation of NPF4 - This research will explore how the Place Standard tool can be scaled up to operate at a strategic, regional or national level, and how the tool might be used to monitor delivery of national outcomes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568086

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