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title: "Social Research on behalf of the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582832"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED"
published: "2019-06-13"
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# Social Research on behalf of the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582832

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Social Research on behalf of the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland," is conducted by the Scottish Futures Trust Limited, located in Edinburgh. This project falls under the services industry category and involves an open procurement method. The tender stage has recently concluded, with a significant contract valued at £66,667 signed on 11 June 2019. The original tender submission deadline was 22 May 2019, and the contract period extends to 30 August 2019, providing ongoing engagement opportunities until that date.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on social research, public engagement, and infrastructure analysis to expand their clientele. Companies that possess expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods, particularly those with experience working with public sector organisations, would be well-suited to compete. The ongoing nature of this contract, alongside the possibility of ad-hoc commissions until July 2020, allows for further collaboration and sustained business growth for successful tenderers.

## Notice

In support of its aims, the Commission is undertaking broad engagement, using a range of tools to capture evidence and opinion on Scotland's infrastructure requirements. Full details can be found in the Invitation to Tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In support of its aims, the Commission is undertaking broad engagement, using a range of tools to capture evidence and opinion on Scotland's infrastructure requirements. Full details of the requirement can be found in the ITT attached to this contract notice.

Options: The contracting authority reserves the right to instruct ad-hoc commissions up to 31 July 2020.

Renewal: The contracting authority reserves the right to instruct ad-hoc commissions up to 31 July 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357104 |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,667 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 1DF |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357104
- 3 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353288

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353288&idx=4
  22nd May 2019 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353288&idx=2
  10th May 2019 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353288&idx=3
  10th May 2019 - ITT - Updated Submission Deadline
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353288&idx=1
  3rd May 2019 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353288
  Social Research on behalf of the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland - In support of its aims, the Commission is undertaking broad engagement, using a range of tools to capture evidence and opinion on Scotland's infrastructure requirements. Full details can be found in the Invitation to Tender.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357104
  Social Research on behalf of the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland - In support of its aims, the Commission is undertaking broad engagement, using a range of tools to capture evidence and opinion on Scotland's infrastructure requirements. Full details can be found in the Invitation to Tender.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishfuturestrust.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582832

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