---
title: "External Advice and Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000623094"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000623094.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000623094.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-06-10"
---

# External Advice and Analysis

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000623094

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## Summary

The Scottish Government initiated a tender for "External Advice and Analysis" to support its response to the COVID-19 crisis, requiring expert analytical insight into the Scottish economy and policy-making processes. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on areas related to health and general public services. The tender was awarded on 24 April 2020, with a contract valued at £50,000. The procurement adhered to an open procedure and concluded on 10 June 2020, based primarily in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in economic analysis, public policy consultation, or similar fields to expand their engagement with public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in providing high-level analytical services, particularly those with a focus on the Scottish context, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility while contributing to societal improvements during a critical time.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (SG) is currently dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and requires a national expert with incisive analytical ability in relation to the Scottish economy and society more broadly, backed up by in-depth understanding of the policy-making process in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG) is currently dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and requires a national expert with incisive analytical ability in relation to the Scottish economy and society more broadly, backed up by in-depth understanding of the policy-making process in Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387895 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 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 | £50,000 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; STRATHCLYDE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387895

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387895
  External Advice and Analysis - The Scottish Government (SG) is currently dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and requires a national expert with incisive analytical ability in relation to the Scottish economy and society more broadly, backed up by in-depth understanding of the policy-making process in Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000623094

## Provenance

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