---
title: "USER RESEARCHER"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615241"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000615241.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-02-19"
---

# USER RESEARCHER

Buyer: EDUCATION SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615241

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Education Scotland, involves the open tender for the temporary services of a User Researcher. This project falls under the services industry category and is located in Livingston, UK. The tender was awarded on 7th January 2020, with a total contract value of £152,387.46. Education Scotland, acting as the buyer and a central purchasing body, has completed the procurement stage, with four bids received, including two from SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the research services sector, particularly those specialising in user research and IT services. Companies with capabilities in delivering temporary research assistance would be well-suited to compete, especially larger firms like Lorien Resourcing, which has successfully secured this contract. As public procurement continues to evolve, businesses focused on innovative user research methodologies will find valuable avenues for growth through such tenders.

## Notice

temporary services of a User Researcher

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381110 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £152,387 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION SCOTLAND |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LORIEN RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

## 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=FEB381110

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381110
  USER RESEARCHER - temporary services of a User Researcher

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615241

## Provenance

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