---
title: "Low Car Neighbourhoods: Research to inform NPF4"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000603599"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-02-19"
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# Low Car Neighbourhoods: Research to inform NPF4

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000603599

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Low Car Neighbourhoods: Research to inform NPF4" is being conducted by the Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh (EH6 6QQ). The project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on planning and design strategies to promote low car neighbourhoods and reduce road transport emissions. The current procurement stage is active, with the tender submission period having closed on 28th November 2019. This open procedure allows interested parties to explore sustainable travel solutions for communities across the UK.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning, environmental research, and transportation consultancy to secure contracts with government authorities. As the research aims to identify effective policies and designs for low car neighbourhoods, firms with expertise in sustainable urban development, innovative design practices, and a commitment to reducing emissions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to significant business growth in the public sector.

## Notice

This research will identify what planning and design powers or policies could be introduced to increase the number of low car neighbourhoods, encouraging a shift towards more sustainable forms of travel leading to a and reduction in the overall emissions from road transport.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project will explore what planning and design policies could be introduced via NPF4 to increase the number of low car neighbourhoods to help reduce the overall emissions from road transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381111 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,845 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAND USE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381111
- 7 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371367

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371367&idx=1
  7th November 2019 - Invitation to tender letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371367&idx=2
  7th November 2019 - Schedule 1 -Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371367&idx=3
  7th November 2019 - Schedule 2 - Project Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371367&idx=4
  7th November 2019 - Schedule 3 - Evaluation Guide and Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371367&idx=5
  7th November 2019 - Schedule 4 -Quality Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371367&idx=6
  7th November 2019 - Schedule 5 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371367&idx=7
  7th November 2019 - Schedule 6 - Purchase Order and Invoicing requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371367&idx=8
  7th November 2019 - Schedule 7 - Form of Tender to the Scottish Government
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371367&idx=9
  7th November 2019 - Schedule 8 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371367
  Low Car Neighbourhoods: Research to inform NPF4 - This research will identify what planning and design powers or policies could be introduced to increase the number of low car neighbourhoods, encouraging a shift towards more sustainable forms of travel leading to a and reduction in the overall emissions from road transport.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381111
  Low Car Neighbourhoods: Research to inform NPF4 - This research will identify what planning and design powers or policies could be introduced to increase the number of low car neighbourhoods, encouraging a shift towards more sustainable forms of travel leading to a and reduction in the overall emissions from road transport.

## Notice URLs

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