--- title: "Professional Support: Tax and Market Advice" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611927" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611927" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000611927.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000611927.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION" published: "2020-03-11" --- # Professional Support: Tax and Market Advice Buyer: SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611927 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611927) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000611927.json) ## Summary The Scottish Land Commission is seeking professional support for tax and market advice as part of an open tender process. This procurement falls under the services category and is focused on land reform, with a specific aim to enhance the understanding of tax policy's impact on land ownership and use. The procurement process is currently complete, with the award made to Alma Economics on 10th March 2020, for a contract valued at £24,950. The initial tender period ended on 14th February 2020, and all activities are based in Inverness, Scotland. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in economic analysis, tax advisory services, and market research, particularly within the context of land ownership and reform. Companies capable of delivering insightful consultations and facilitating discussions among key stakeholders in the land reform sector would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With a provisional budget for future phases estimated at £80,000 over two years, successful bidders may find avenues for ongoing collaboration and growth in this evolving field. ## Notice The purpose of this programme will be to: improve and share understanding of the influence of tax policy on land ownership and land use; lead and stimulate discussion with stakeholders on potential opportunities and changes to deliver land reform objectives and understand the potential implications; and inform the Land Commission's advice and recommendations to Scottish Ministers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this programme will be to: improve and share understanding of the influence of tax policy on land ownership and land use; lead and stimulate discussion with stakeholders on potential opportunities and changes to deliver land reform objectives and understand the potential implications; and inform the Land Commission's advice and recommendations to Scottish Ministers.. It is intended that the phase one scoping report will be used to guide and inform the Land Commission's work stream on tax over the next two years. The budget for phase two work will be subject to discussion and agreement between the Land Commission and the successful bidder toward the end of the phase one work but a provisional budget of 80,000 GBP over two years has been allocated at this time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383251 | | 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 | 11 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £24,950 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV1 1SF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALMA ECONOMICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383251 - 23 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378251 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378251&idx=1 23rd January 2020 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378251&idx=2 23rd January 2020 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378251 Professional Support: Tax and Market Advice - The purpose of this programme will be to: improve and share understanding of the influence of tax policy on land ownership and land use; lead and stimulate discussion with stakeholders on potential opportunities and changes to deliver land reform objectives and understand the potential implications; and inform the Land Commission's advice and recommendations to Scottish Ministers. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383251 Professional Support: Tax and Market Advice - The purpose of this programme will be to: improve and share understanding of the influence of tax policy on land ownership and land use; lead and stimulate discussion with stakeholders on potential opportunities and changes to deliver land reform objectives and understand the potential implications; and inform the Land Commission's advice and recommendations to Scottish Ministers. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.landcommission.gov.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611927 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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