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title: "Award of To Assess Moving to a Universal Lead Standard of 5ug/l in Drinking Water"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658799"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-08-24"
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# Award of To Assess Moving to a Universal Lead Standard of 5ug/l in Drinking Water

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658799

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## Summary

Highlands and Islands Enterprise, in partnership with the Scottish Government, has recently awarded a tender titled "Award of To Assess Moving to a Universal Lead Standard of 5µg/l in Drinking Water." This procurement process is categorised under 'services' and involves research services. The tender period commenced on 23 August 2021 and concluded on 21 February 2022, indicating a comprehensive engagement with stakeholders during this timeframe. The awarded contract, valued at £19,935.82, was signed on 19 August 2021 and is currently active.

This research tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social and environmental research, particularly those specialising in public health standards. Companies with expertise in conducting literature reviews and impact assessments will find this tender particularly relevant. Competitors may include academic institutions and consultancy firms equipped to analyse and present robust evidence regarding the adoption of lower lead standards in drinking water within Scotland.

## Notice

This research should consist of a literature review and impact assessment of the available evidence base to understand the case for adopting a universal 5ug/l standard in Scotland. It should draw out key public health, social and economic and environmental arguments for delivering a lower standard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425302 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,935 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; INVERCLYDE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Highland |
| Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | A W BAYNE PLANT HIRE; ACTIONABLE INSIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING; AECOM; ALISON PLATTS RESEARCH SERVICES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY; DMFCA; HARVEY NASH; INNOVATION DIGITAL LTD T/A THREE PART STORY; IPSOS MORI; PYE TAIT CONSULTING; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; VENESKY BROWN; WE ARE SNOOK; WHY RESEARCH; WI & A GILBERT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 14:29 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425302

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/

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