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title: "Award of Understanding local economic impacts of natural capital investment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000664731"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-05-17"
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# Award of Understanding local economic impacts of natural capital investment

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000664731

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Scottish Government, pertains to the award titled "Award of Understanding local economic impacts of natural capital investment." This initiative falls under the services industry category, focusing on research and agricultural services, located in Scotland. The procurement method applied was direct, where the contract was awarded to a single supplier, WSP, without competitive bidding. The tender period started on 29 September 2021 and concluded on 18 February 2022, with the contract being signed on 24 September 2021 and valued at £29,625.00.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services and environmental impact assessments. Companies with expertise in agricultural services and those possessing a strong understanding of the rural economy may find suitable avenues for growth by engaging in similar future contracts. As public procurement increasingly prioritises environmental and economic assessment in its projects, firms that align their capabilities with these needs could gain a competitive advantage in the market.

## Notice

The Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS) Contract Research Fund (CRF) supports short-term research to support policy priorities in environment, climate change, land reform and rural economy related topics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448677 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,625 |
| 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 | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 35 |
| Supplier names | ASSETSPIRE; ATKINS; BATTERIES AND SOLAR; BRIDGET DEBOYS; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; COMMUNITY ENERGY SCOTLAND; CSI; D&J TAXIS; EDINBURGH SHOWTEC & EDINBURGH SHOWLITE (OPERATING UNDER EDINBURGH SHOWTEC; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; IXBLUE; JOHNSONS APPAREL MASTER; KAZTECH SOLUTIONS; KINGSTON MARINE SERVICES; KONGSBERG MARITIME LTD (UK; LEAD SCOTLAND; LORIEN RESOURCING; MARINE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS; MORGERE; NICK WRIGHT PLANNING; OCF; RIBS MARINE SERVICES; ROBERT ROLLO & SONS; SKS SUPPLY TO HIE COMMUNITIES; SMARTS; SULZER EMS; SWECO; THE WAREHOUSE SOUND SERVICES; VENESKY BROWN; VISION EVENTS (UK) LTD (QUICK QUOTE CONTACT; VIVUP; WAR PRODUCTIONS; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 14:33 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448677

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

## Provenance

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