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title: "PPE Ref 5746 Direct Award of PPE for Consultancy Services on sex work in India"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622531"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2020-06-15"
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# PPE Ref 5746 Direct Award of PPE for Consultancy Services on sex work in India

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622531

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process for consultancy services related to sex work in India, titled "PPE Ref 5746 Direct Award of PPE for Consultancy Services on sex work in India". This contract is categorised under the education sector and involves a total value of £91,000. The procurement method was open, with a direct award justified under specific Scottish procurement regulations due to technical reasons and extreme urgency. The contract was signed on 2 June 2020, and the delivery address is located in Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for consultancies and research organisations focused on social issues, particularly those with expertise in sex work and data analysis. Businesses that can demonstrate a solid understanding of the dynamics of sex work and possess the capacity for collaborative research would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities. The specific exemption under the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations highlights the potential for specialised providers to engage in contracts where competition may typically be limited.

## Notice

USHA to contribute in research on Sex work in India by working in collaboration with other partners to collect and analyse data on sex work in India. This direct award is justified as competition is absent for technical reasons and is exempt under Regulations 6 (1) b (II) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. This is also permitted for reasons of extreme urgency under Regulations 6 (1) C of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

USHA to contribute in research on Sex work in India by working in collaboration with other partners to collect and analyse data on sex work in India. This direct award is justified as competition is absent for technical reasons and is exempt under Regulations 6 (1) b (II) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. This is also permitted for reasons of extreme urgency under Regulations 6 (1) C of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388217 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 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 | £91,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | USHA MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388217

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388217
  PPE Ref 5746 Direct Award of PPE for Consultancy Services on sex work in India - USHA to contribute in research on Sex work in India by working in collaboration with other partners to collect and analyse data on sex work in India. This direct award is justified as competition is absent for technical reasons and is exempt under Regulations 6 (1) b (II) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. This is also permitted for reasons of extreme urgency under Regulations 6 (1) C of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622531

## Provenance

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